Head of Building Operations & Maintenance

Kidder Mathews

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Kidder Mathews is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to oversee maintenance for the Seattle portfolio. You will supervise Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians, manage preventative maintenance, ensure timely responses to tenant and owner requests, and coordinate with vendors to deliver high-quality work across properties.

This role requires deep knowledge of building systems, safety and operations, plus strong leadership and communication skills to drive client satisfaction and ensure

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in commercial building maintenance.
  • 3+ years in direct supervisory role.
  • Experience with typical office building systems (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, life safety).

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a team of Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians, including recruitment and performance management.
  • Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs across the portfolio.
  • Respond to tenant/owner requests and coordinate with Property Managers and vendors.
  • Inspect properties and ensure safety and compliance with standards.
  • Oversee vendor contracts and ensure quality of work meet expectations.

Skills

Communication
Organization
Customer service
English language
Teamwork
On-call availability
Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma
O7C electrical certification

Tools

HVAC systems
Security systems
MS Office
Work order systems
Smartphones

Job description

Kidder Mathews is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to oversee maintenance for the Seattle portfolio. You will supervise Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians, manage preventative maintenance, ensure timely responses to tenant and owner requests, and coordinate with vendors to deliver high-quality work across properties.

This role requires deep knowledge of building systems, safety and operations, plus strong leadership and communication skills to drive client satisfaction and ensure

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