A well-established multi-tenant office building is seeking an experienced Building Engineer to oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of all building systems. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands the complexities of maintaining an older, fully occupied commercial property, and the building has maintained 100% occupancy for approximately 30 years with a team known for exceptionally long tenure. The Building Engineer is responsible for managing day-to-day building operations, leading preventive maintenance efforts, coordinating contractors and vendors, and ensuring the property operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Salary + Additional Benefits:
$85,000$100,000
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K - company match
Location: Houston, TX Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of all building systems.
Manage and lead a team of two Maintenance Technicians.
Develop, schedule, and manage comprehensive preventive maintenance programs.
Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, chillers, water, sewer, and other building systems.
Manage outside contractors, service providers, and vendors, including obtaining bids and overseeing work to completion.
Evaluate building maintenance needs and prioritize repairs and capital improvements.
Assist with developing and managing maintenance and operating budgets.
Review vendor proposals and bids to ensure quality work at competitive costs.
Respond to building emergencies and system failures, including occasional after-hours situations.
Maintain compliance with applicable safety, building, and operating standards.
Work closely with the Building Manager to ensure the property remains safe, efficient, and well maintained.
Identify potential issues before they become larger and more costly problems.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, service schedules, and documentation.
Requirements:
Significant experience in commercial building engineering, facilities, or property maintenance
Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, chillers, and general building systems
Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and outside contractors
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex building systems and solve problems independently
Experience obtaining bids, evaluating vendors, and working within maintenance budgets
Previous General Contractor (GC) experience is a plus
Experience overseeing office buildouts, renovations, or tenant improvement projects is highly preferred
Leadership experience and the ability to effectively manage maintenance personnel
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to respond to occasional after-hours building emergencies
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Architectural Engineeringunmatched
Bid Analysisunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Building Systemsunmatched
Commercial Constructionunmatched
Commercial Real Estateunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Construction Safetyunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
HVACunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Maintenance - HVACunmatched
Maintenance - Plumbingunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Property Maintenanceunmatched
Property Managementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
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