Building Engineer

Colliers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers is seeking a Building Engineer in Austin, TX to ensure maintenance systems operate efficiently and safely for clients and properties. You will respond to requests, prioritize work orders, and monitor inspections, alarms, and preventative maintenance programs.

The role requires 3–5 years in building maintenance, strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and energy management systems, and proficiency in MS Office. A valid driver’s license and ability to work on-site are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in building/property maintenance or engineering.
• Solid knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and energy management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and standard reporting tools.
• On-call availability for after-hours and weekend emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and check daily operating logs for building systems and tenant requests.
• Ensure maintenance requests are handled efficiently at the lowest cost.
• Assist in development of annual budgets and RFP processes for projects.
• Demonstrate understanding of operating procedures and chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Energy management

MS Office

On-call availability

Work order systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

About You

You’re a technical and engineering expert, familiar with maintenance systems and equipment. You bring strong organizational skills, a customer-centric approach and a positive outlook to everything you do.

As the Building Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties. You’ll respond to client requests, prioritize and assign work orders, and follow up to ensure minimal downtime. You like to be proactive by conducting regular inspections, alarm testing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs.

You also know how to develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, suppliers and department leaders. And with a keen eye for details, you’ll be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.

In this role, you will

• You maintain and check daily operating logs for the following: air conditioning, fan units, graph charts, utility meters and general complaints.
• You ensure that building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost.
• You assist in the development of the annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects.
• You demonstrate a clear understating of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.
• A valid driver’s license.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 3 - 5 years' experience in building/property maintenance or engineering experience.
• Solid working knowledge of HVAC systems/maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems and other building mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
• Flexibility to be on-call to respond to after-hours / weekend emergency requests.
• Working knowledge of work order and preventative maintenance software systems.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communications skills.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

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