Chief Building Engineer Property Operati

NexCore Group; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission structure

Medical benefits

401K

Job summary

NexCore Group is seeking a Lead Building Engineer for its Katy, Texas portfolio. You will oversee mechanical operations of healthcare real estate properties, coordinate with the management team, and supervise engineering staff to maintain buildings to NexCore standards.

The role requires extensive maintenance, HVAC, electrical, and building systems knowledge, with a focus on safety, compliance, and vendor management. Occasional on-call support is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; HVAC certification preferred.
• HVAC knowledge and experience with electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Experience supporting healthcare or medical office buildings is valued.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage vendors and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance and facility operations for healthcare properties.
• Oversee third party service providers and contractors.
• Recommend capital improvements and equipment lifecycles.
• Coordinate emergency and routine service calls and outages.
• Ensure regulatory inspections are completed and logged.
• Oversee budgeting for capital and operational needs and manage safety requirements.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Facilities management

Vendor management

Communication

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC certification

AS/AA in related field

Tools

CMMS software

Building Automation Systems

HVAC controls

Job description

Requisition Number: CHIEF001135

• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Katy, TX 77494, USA

Description

Position Summary

NexCore Group, a leading real estate development company focused exclusively on development, acquisition, and management of healthcare real estate and senior living communities. We serve health systems, hospitals, physician groups, residents, and their families. NexCore Group is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Lead Building Engineer for our Katy, Texas Portfolio. This position will assist the Property Management team in the oversight of the mechanical operations of healthcare real estate properties in accordance with the standards and procedures of NexCore Properties.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day to day management of maintenance/facility functions including:

• Coordinate and oversee reconditioning and maintenance of equipment in a manner which ensures proper performance.
• Verify equipment operation and perform onsite routine maintenance checks.
• Manage third party service providers and contractors.
• Provide capital improvements recommendations and equipment lifecycle replacement, changes, or new techniques, and procedures.
• Make emergency service calls on equipment and/or make arrangements to coordinate prompt service work.
• Troubleshooting and managing the repairs needed for facilities, equipment, and systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic circuits (motors, pumps, compressors, boilers, chillers, and purified and domestic water systems) using manuals, SOPS, specifications and other workplace aids.
• Coordinate response to power outages, system failures, water leaks and severe weather.
• Provide "on-call" response to support plant operations during off-hours as needed.
• Manage and oversee customer service requests in a timely manner, through Work Order system.
• Manage and oversee vendors and contractors to ensure project and tenant improvements meet Building standards and Safety Requirements. This includes attending OAC meetings, coordinating shutdowns, and other construction related issues, and filling out Job Hazard Analysis paperwork.
• Work with the Property Manager to ensure all maintenance is performed to company standard with NexCore employees, union and non-union vendors and contractors.
• Oversee backup power systems and emergency generators.
• Create and modify Building Standards provided to contractors and architects as guidelines on building mechanical, door hardware specs, ceiling heights, and cosmetic allowances on tenant improvements.
• Direct and oversee maintenance on equipment serving critical labn environments and medical office buildings, primarily all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC (steam, electric, and hydronic systems), door hardware and low and medium pressure steam on all other tenant specific equipment.
• Ensure all regulatory and mandatory inspections are completed and logged, included fire sprinkler, fire alarm, fire extinguishers, BAS System, BI water, pressure vessels, ADFA doors, elevators, roof and tie off points, confined spaces, and emergency procedures.
• Keep current the tabbed Emergency Building Binder for emergency contacts, all mechanical shut-off locations (including interior and exterior devices), all key-pad codes, locations of all equipment, passwords critical to the use of all computers and air handlers, and any ohter pertinent information that may arise during the day to day operations of the building.
• Work with Property Manager to create annual budgets and forecasts for capital budgets and operational budgets for the operations, longevity of the building, including, but not limited to HVAC, electrical, mechanical, steam, and building envelopes.
• Capable of working with various Building Automation Systems.
• Gather competitive bids and oversee capital and repair projects.
• Supervise engineering staff, provide regular check-in meetings and provide technical guidance.
• Regular check-ins with Senior Director of Property Operations to discuss any issues.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• 8+ years general maintenance mechanic experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, or A.S./A.A and/or HVAC certification. Experience with general utility, electrical, and plumbing systems. - Required
• 5+ years experience in healthcare or medical outpatient buildings - Preferred
• 3+ years in supervisory role - Preferred
• A.S./A.A. and/or HVAC certification - Preferred
• Strong understanding of standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of general OSHA safety requirements
• Leadership and team management
• Ability to build working relationships and establish rapport, professional relationships to gain and retain trust of internal and external customers, tenants, owners, and coworkers
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to schedule and document work performed
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills
• Strong verbal and oral communication skills
• Self-starter and positive attitude
• Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year
• Eligible for discretionary benefits: commission structure
• Eligible for standard employee benefit elections: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSA, HSA, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance (employee and dependents), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), vacation days, sick days, and other benefits
• Travel: this position will not require travel

Your application will be reviewed regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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