Building Engineer

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K - company match

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial building engineering, facilities, or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and repair of all building systems.
• Lead a two-person Maintenance Technician team.
• Develop, schedule, and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate repairs with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, chillers, water, sewer, and other systems.
• Manage outside contractors and vendors from bids to completion.
• Maintain compliance with safety and operating standards.
• Assist with budgets for maintenance and operations.
• Maintain maintenance records and service schedules.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Team leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Problem solving

Job description

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
• 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.