Commercial Building Engineer

Facade Today; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,828,000 - 166,194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD & LTD insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Synergy, a leading Boston commercial real estate firm, seeks a Commercial Building Engineer to support maintenance and operations for an urban office building in Boston.

The role involves monitoring HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, supervising contractors, and managing energy use to keep costs down. A high school diploma is required and a MA driver’s license is preferred; compensation includes competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' commercial office experience in building maintenance and operations.
• Hands‑on knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, DDC/pneumatic controls, EMS and related building systems preferred.
• Massachusetts driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors building system operations and performance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and related systems.
• Oversees and inspects work by outside contractors (landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, cleaning).
• Performs repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance and maintains records.
• Reviews work orders and estimates time/materials; orders necessary supplies.
• Manages energy management to minimize operating costs.
• Maintains building lighting and performs other engineering tasks.
• Responds to emergencies and summons additional help as needed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical & plumbing basics

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Electronic work order systems

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Job Description

Synergy, a leading Boston commercial real estate firm, seeks a Commercial Building Engineer. This individual will be a key member of our engineering staff, working under limited supervision, performing all maintenance duties and responding to work orders, tenant calls and other operational/administrative duties for an urban office building in Boston.

Synergy (synergyboston.com) is a real estate investment and operating company primarily focused on the Boston market. We are one of the largest and most active landlords in the city. We are active members of the Boston business community and have been recognized as Landlord of the Year by the GBREB Commercial Brokers Association (CBA). We are also proud to support numerous organizations that make a positive impact in our city.

Commercial Building Engineer Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors building system operations and performance. Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Performs repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
• Manages an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements. Performs miscellaneous engineering and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Commercial Building Engineer Qualifications: What we’re looking for in you:

• 3-5 years' commercial office experience in building maintenance and operations. Hands‑on knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, DDC/pneumatic controls, Energy Management Systems (EMS), and related building mechanical systems preferred.
• Refrigeration or Electrical license a plus but not required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience with electronic work order and preventative maintenance systems.
• The candidate must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Work Conditions & Essential Physical Characteristics

• Work to be performed both inside the property and outside with exposure to weather, fumes, electrical current and machine noise.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, repetitive use of hands, power hand grasping, and reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Occasional sitting squatting, crawling, kneeling.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment and machinery. May be required to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally weighing up to 75 pounds.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD insurance, and 401(k) plan with company match. We are unable to support sponsorship for work authorization and Visas at this time. Background check required.

The likely base hourly rate for this position is $31-58/hr, representing our best estimate. Final salary decisions take into account market‑competitive data, as well as each candidate’s background and experience. As a result, actual offers may vary based on geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Please note that this salary range is not guaranteed, and the final offer may fall outside of the stated range.

Synergy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

All vendors must have a signed Synergy Placement Agreement. All unsolicited resumes sent to Synergy will be considered property of Synergy. Synergy will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.