Assistant Building Engineer (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Professional Svcs, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Building Engineer to join their dynamic team in Dallas, Texas. This role involves supporting the day-to-day operations and maintenance of commercial office buildings, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property management and building systems, along with excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of services provided to tenants. Join a company that values employee ownership and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Matching

Employee Ownership

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial property management.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on buildings.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations and tenant requests.
• Maintain professional appearances of properties and equipment.

Skills

Commercial Property Management

Building Systems Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Work Order Software (MRI Angus)

Job description

Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for an assistant building engineer at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The Assistant Building Engineer is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs of commercial office buildings. This person will work with the Lead Building Engineer and Property Management and travel as needed to various locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and Houston.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and general building repairs in a timely manner.
• Performs and/or complete all tenant service requests accurately and expediently.
• Maintains the professional appearances of the property and equipment.
• Ensures that work performed in client space is accomplished with a minimum of disruption and is followed by adequate cleanup.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Monitor and replace light fixtures as needed.
• Promotes safety among all building tenants, vendors, and visitors.
• Assists in preparing the Building Maintenance budget.
• Manages asset maintenance and oversees service contractors.
• Administers card access equipment and support data management for access systems.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations and customer concerns.
• Maintains ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.
• The majority of travel will be between properties located in the DFW area; light travel to Houston properties as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3 5+ years of commercial property experience in Class A and Class B offices.
• Construction knowledge a plus
• Strong knowledge of building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems
• Must be highly organized with an attention to detail
• Be an effective communicator with strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to changing portfolios
• HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical Journeyman or Master level certification plus
• Familiarity with Energy Management and Building Automation Systems and Preventative Maintenance scheduling software.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher
• Knowledge of MS Office and work order software (MRI Angus or similar)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel as needed to various locations across the Dallas/Fort Worth area and Houston
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry heavy items more than 50-lbs
• Must be able to work standing up all or most of the time
• Must be able to work on tall ladders and on roof tops up to 12 stories high
• Requires working outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold, warm, and hot temperatures
• Must be able to work on call as needed
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go tohttps://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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