Building Engineer

Atria Senior Living; New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in New York is seeking a Building Engineer to launch and operate a new luxury senior living community in a high-rise urban setting. You will lead the maintenance team, oversee all physical aspects of the property, and ensure resident satisfaction through reliable service and safety compliance.

The role covers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, vendor management, and turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related area and 5+ years high rise property management experience.
• Advanced knowledge in building facility management, project management and engineering, building codes, fire safety.
• Experience with building automation systems, work order tracking, access controls and life safety systems.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to follow through.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgement and discretion to meet company goals.
• Ability to train staff in maintenance tools.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and applications.
• Ability to communicate via phone, email, video conference and text.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work in confined spaces or at heights.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventative maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, major appliances and amenities.
• Lead maintenance team and manage outside vendors and contracts; negotiate terms.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Implement and monitor programs to control expenses and improve customer satisfaction.
• Manage department expenditures within approved budget.
• Oversee apartment turnover to ensure timely rentals.
• Maintain customer service standards by handling requests via work order system and ensuring resolution.
• Inspect grounds, building and apartment homes for full functionality and compliance with DOH and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with laws while adhering to policies and safety standards.
• May drive company vehicle and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Facility management

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Building codes

Fire safety

Life safety systems

Vendor management

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years high-rise property management

Tools

Work order system

Job description

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

We strive to enhance the lives and exceed the expectations of those we serve every day. To do this, we cultivate the diverse talents of our team members in order to achieve something together that they could not do alone.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has immediate openings for individuals looking for a career with competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

Responsibilities

The Building Engineer is responsible for opening and ongoing operations of a new luxury senior living community, located in a high-rise, urban market. The Building Engineer manages all aspects of maintenance operations including leading the maintenance team, maintaining all physical aspects of the community, fundamental understanding of building mechanical and electrical systems in high rise buildings, managing the warranty process and ensuring resident satisfaction.

• Manage preventative maintenance efforts for all physical aspects of the building’s HVAC, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, major appliances and amenities.
• Manage outside vendors and contractors, as applicable, including negotiating with vendors and suppliers and enforcing contract terms and conditions.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Implement and monitor programs to control expenses and improve customer satisfaction.
• Manage department expenditures within approved budget.
• Manage the apartment turnover process to ensure vacated rooms are available to rent in a timely manner.
• Maintain company customer service standards by addressing all requests through the work order management system and follow through to ensure issues are resolved.
• Inspect grounds, building and apartment homes on a regular basis to ensure all physical aspects of the community are fully functional at all times and are in compliance with DOH and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws while adhering to Atria’s policies, procedures and safety standards.
• May drive company vehicle from community (only if required by community).
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or five (5)+ years high rise property management experience
• Advanced knowledge in the areas of building facility management, project management and engineering, building codes, capacity, fire safety, organization and departmental principles.
• Specific experience with complex building systems including building automation systems, work order tracking and management, access controls and life safety systems.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to follow through until requests are resolved.
• Solid performance management skills, including the ability to communicate performance expectations, document performance conversations, coach and document performance issues and complete performance management expectations as guided by the company.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgement and discretion to make decisions designed to achieve company expectations and goals for the community.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of maintenance tools, supplies and equipment and the ability to train others in their safe and appropriate use.
• Advanced skills in working collaboratively and influencing others.
• Advanced skill to multi-task and effectively prioritize.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate through cell phone, email, conference calls, remote video conference and text.
• Ability to frequently transport up to 60 pounds variable distances, the mobility and flexibility to use required equipment and to access and work in confined spaces or at heights in excess of 8-9 feet.
• Ability to be on-call and work weekends as required by work schedule.

Salary Range

Range from $97,000.00/yr - $111,550.00/yr, dependent on prior work history and experience