Lead Building Engineer
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Building Engineer with expertise in high-rise buildings and a strong background in HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing and maintaining HVAC systems in high-rise buildings, along with a proven track record of leadership and team management.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Assist in the development and implementation of practices and procedures for installing, maintaining, repairing, and improving building equipment, structure, and finishes.
- Preplan Engineering group activities to minimize surprises and redirection.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate subordinate Engineers.
- Involve Engineers in the decision-making and problem-solving process where productively beneficial.
- Search for ways to refine Engineering procedures and expand accomplishments.
- Coordinate, oversee, and participate in the successful completion of assigned duties of the Engineering group as directed by the Chief Engineer.
- Prioritize assigned tasks to the Engineering group and execute necessary changes.
- Act without approval to ensure that standards are maintained in the absence of the Property manager and/or Chief Engineer.
- Ensure adequate supply of common and special parts, supplies, tools, equipment, and materials required by the Engineering group.
- Assist in the administration of the Preventive Maintenance program to ensure records are accurate and complete, tasks are performed on schedule, and historic data is preserved.
- Prepare Engineering group labor reports and time records as directed by the Engineering Manager.
- Actively lead energy conservation initiatives and reports.
- Direct subordinates to ensure strict adherence to start, lunch, and stop times.
- Direct subordinates to ensure optimum productivity and time management.
- Provide support to Property Manager and Chief Engineer to ensure compliance with all governmental codes, laws, and regulations.
- Supervise and coordinate contractor activities as directed and needed for the property.
- Demonstrate willingness to accept new and challenging assignments.
- Prepare preliminary employee evaluations as directed by the Chief Engineer.
- Coordinate engineer shifts, time off, on-call schedule, and overtime as needed to obtain the least cost to the Company for labor services.
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Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Daily communication with management as it relates to the job site schedule
- Become familiar with all Continuum Engineering programs and standards
- Develop working knowledge of all common Engineering operations through working exposure, cross-training, educational opportunities, and independent study
- Participate in training programs both as a student and as a teacher
- Develop good verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
- Possess the ability to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights, and measure
- Possess the ability to perform fundamental electrical calculations and application of Ohm’s Law
- Possess the ability to perform fundamental heat transfer and fluid/air flow calculations
- Ability to operate, troubleshoot and repair equipment such as boilers, chillers, package units, pumps, controls, and the like.
- Develop intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
- Willing to take on additional duties and/or miscellaneous tasks, as needed
- MUST HAVE EXPERIENCED in COMMERCIAL PLUMBING
Physical Demand Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Lead Building engineer.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, squat,crawl,walk,talk, bend, stretch, pull or push and lift items and manipulating tools with limbs extended
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders
- Ability to work standing all day
- Ability to access remote and confined areas such as crawl spaces, roofs, service ladders, stairways, equipment enclosures, etc.
- Normal use of sight, smell, touch, and hearing senses
Other Requirements:
- Maintain calm demeanor in emergency and stressful situations
- Maintain exemplary attendance habits and work ethic
- Maintain professional appearance and demeanor
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Benefits/Perks
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If you are a dedicated Lead Building Engineer looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Apply today!!!