Chief Building Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate services organization is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee mechanical operations and maintenance for assigned properties. The role involves supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and HVAC certification. This position offers competitive salaries and benefits, emphasizing career development and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pharmacy Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) plan with company matching

PTO

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience, depending on the size of the property.
• Must be certified as a Universal Technician for CFCs or within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring and training.
• Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations and customer concerns.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

HVAC

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

ABOUT STREAM REALTY PARTNERS

Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision. Not one focused on bricks and mortar, but with people at its foundation. Headquartered in Dallas, TX and operating in core markets coast to coast, we complete billions in annual transactions in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties. With millions of square feet of assignments, Stream is one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial real estate services organizations in the country. Our team of talented individuals have come together to create our distinct culture, best summarized by our firm’s core values: smart, honest, nice, and passionate. For more information, visit www.streamrealty.comand follow Stream on LinkedIn,Instagram,XandFacebook.

IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER.

At Stream, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It is the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. We will empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our client’s needs while instilling you with unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Stream, you won’t simply start a new job—you will build a meaningful and impactful career.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

TheChief Engineerwill be responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and supervising all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs for assigned properties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, personnel development, etc.
• Manage operational accounts for building as required and assist in the development of operating and capital budgets
• Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required
• Recommend/implement improvements for the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis
• Develop/maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals and enforce compliance
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers
• Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with the latest HVAC technology trends
• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, owners, property management, and vendors
• May assist in the solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts
• Develop/maintain as-built drawings
• Respond quickly to emergency situations (i.e., fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns
• Implement and administer inventory control programs/purchase parts and supplies
• Develop specifications and assist in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies, and Company directives as relates to building operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 5+ years of related work experience, depending on the size of the property
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent
• Must be certified as a Universal Technician for CFCs or within 90 days of employment

Additional Information

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Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , , military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.

To apply for a position, please visit our website at www.streamrealty.com