Engineer, Lead

Newmark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark Group, Inc. seeks a seasoned Building Operations Engineer to maintain and optimize building systems, respond to after-hours emergencies, and coordinate with the Building Manager across multiple properties.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on operations experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and schedules while ensuring safe, reliable, and economical building performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 7+ years building operations engineering experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions.
• Proficient computer and e-mail skills.
• Must hold required licenses and complete safety classes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operating logs for air conditioning, fans, meters and complaints.
• Organize work orders and ensure economical maintenance.
• Oversee preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects.
• Order supplies and materials and manage inventories.
• Record meter readings and inspections; report to Building Manager.
• Respond to tenant complaints promptly and efficiently.
• Understand life safety systems and fire procedures.
• Coordinate after-hours emergency responses and tests as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-project management

Decision making

Proficient computer skills

Licenses

Safety training

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Operates and maintains all building systems. Responsibilities will be carried out in a manner consistent with high quality maintenance and economical operation of the building’s equipment and systems. Ability to work independently most times with no on-site supervision. May be assigned to multiple properties and ownership entities. Similar mechanical skill-set as an Assistant Chief but does not oversee additional staff or perform managing duties. Must be available to respond to after hour emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• · Maintain and check operating logs daily on the following: air conditioning, fan units, graph charts, utility meters and general complaints.
• · Organize work orders to be performed by Building Engineers. Ensure that building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost. Strive for minimal equipment downtime.
• · Oversee and adhere to the established preventive maintenance program.
• · Assist in the development of the annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects.
• · Order supplies and materials via written or verbal communications when approved by Building Manager.
• · Maintain monthly inventory of expendable supplies and materials that are used frequently. Oversee storage and maintain records of supplies and materials received.
• · Maintain inventory of permanent tools and equipment annually.Ensure model and serial numbers are recorded exact description of tool and equipment.
• · Maintain and record meter readings.
• · Make weekly inspections of all engineering spaces and equipment.Make a written report to building manager for approval and posting.
• · Maintain organized building files.
• · Verify, prior to starting a job, that all tools and equipment are available before commencing work.
• · Submit monthly reports to Building Manager on work performed and work needed to be done.
• · Respond to tenant complaints and ensure all reasonable measures are taken to satisfy the tenant’s needs in a timely and efficient manner.
• · Understand operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers. Responsible for chemical treatment of machines at all times including blow down of boilers covering weekdays and weekends.
• · Maintain and check service contractors work schedule. Ensure time, date, repairs are made and properly recorded.
• · Have a complete understanding of life safety systems, and what the procedures are in the event of a fire.
• · May coordinate evening fire alarm tests and also test to ensure elevator capture system works properly.
• · Accountable for implementation of national policy.
• · May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• · High School Diploma.
• · Minimum of 7 years previous building operations engineering experience.
• · Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions.
• · Proficient computer and e-mail skills.
• · Holds necessary/required licenses.
• · Must have the ability to complete required safety classes that pertain to specific job duties.

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark . Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.