Chief Building Engineer

Building Operations & Maintenance

• Direct and oversee all day-to-day maintenance and engineering operations for a high-rise student housing facility.
• Lead the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of:
  • Cooling towers
  • Chilled water and condenser water systems
  • Associated pumps and circulation systems
  • Boilers and domestic hot water systems
  • Water heaters and storage tanks
  • Mixing valves and mixing stations
  • HVAC equipment and controls
  • Building automation systems (BAS)
  • Plumbing systems
  • Electrical distribution equipment
  • Emergency generators and life-safety systems
• Diagnose equipment failures and restore services quickly during emergency situations.
• Ensure building systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Develop and manage comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Conduct routine inspections of building systems and identify opportunities for improvements.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and supervise a maintenance team of approximately 4–5 technicians.
• Assign daily work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and project responsibilities.
• Train, mentor, and coach team members to ensure high-quality workmanship and safety compliance.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Resident Satisfaction & Customer Service

• Maintain high levels of resident satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of work orders and service requests.
• Monitor open work order metrics and drive improvements in response and completion times.
• Respond professionally to resident concerns and maintenance-related issues.
• Collaborate with property management to ensure an exceptional living experience for residents.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Develop annual operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Forecast maintenance and capital replacement costs for major building systems.
• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage maintenance expenses while maintaining building reliability and performance.
• Review vendor proposals and oversee contractor work to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels for critical spare parts and building components.
• Manage stock of frequently used materials including:
  • Pumps
  • Motors
  • Valves
  • HVAC components
  • Plumbing repair parts
  • Electrical supplies
• Ensure critical components are available to minimize downtime during equipment failures.
• Track inventory usage and purchasing requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with OSHA standards, local building codes, fire codes, and company safety policies.
• Conduct safety inspections and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure required testing, inspections, permits, and certifications are maintained.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response activities.

Emergency Response

• Serve as the on-call engineering leader for building emergencies.
• Respond to system outages, equipment failures, weather events, and other operational emergencies.
• Coordinate repairs and restoration efforts to minimize downtime and resident disruption.
• Provide leadership and communication during emergency situations.