Lead Building Engineer

Bradford Allen; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Allen is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to oversee maintenance teams across a portfolio of properties and to perform complex preventive maintenance and repairs of HVAC/R and building automation systems. Occasional overtime and Saturday work are required.

You will supervise engineering staff, plan and schedule services, and coordinate with property management to maintain safe, efficient mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate must have strong HVAC background.
• Prefer 5+ years progressive Stationary Engineer experience.
• Ability to read and analyze Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing drawings.
• Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance.
• Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.
• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to work as a user with BAS program or similar Preventative Maintenance and Tenant Request program experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and is responsible for the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility.
• Plans and schedules services of department; enforces standards and methods; evaluates results and looks for efficiency improvements.
• Work in close cooperation with the Engineering Leadership team and property management; maintains communication on property conditions.
• Inspects, operates, and maintains boilers, heating and ventilating equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment to provide a properly conditioned space.
• Ensure systems operate efficiently within energy management programs.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance; documents maintenance records.
• On-call engineer to respond to service calls; supports Tenant/Capital Improvement work.
• Read blueprints/diagrams, recommend parts, and install/repair mechanical systems as needed.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Stationary engineer

Reading drawings

BAS experience

MS Office

Education

Vocational/Technical training

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bradford Allen is a Chicago-based, national commercial real estate company that provides a full array of brokerage services and expertise to entrepreneurial and corporate business entities, as well as not-for-profit organizations. The firm provides real estate strategy, advice, marketing, and transaction execution for occupiers, investors, and owners of real estate. Services include: Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Property Management, Commercial Real Estate Finance, Corporate Services, and Investment Sales.

Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions for our clients through their experience, commitment to solving the most difficult problems, persistence, loyalty, hard work, and a singular focus on client objectives.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lead Building Engineer is responsible for utilization of advanced skills to lead building engineering teams in the performance of complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of a wide array of buildings MEP systems. Daily activities related to the maintenance and repair of all mechanical systems within a group of assigned properties or assigned property. The duties will include the maintenance and operations of HVAC/R equipment and building automation system controls. Other systems may include life safety equipment, refrigeration systems and other mechanical or electrical building systems. The Lead Building Engineer must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned. Occasional overtime and Saturday work required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides supervision and is responsible for the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility. Provides technical advice, encouragement, and instruction to subordinates in such areas as electric theory, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures. Perform equipment inspections, noting equipment condition, ensuring that proper maintenance is being performed in accordance with Bradford Allen Management Services LLC, standards.
• Plans and schedules services of department. Enforces established standards and work methods; takes steps to assure quality and quantity of performance and evaluates results. Identifies methods for improving departmental work emphasizing efficiency and economy.
• Work in close cooperation with the Engineering Leadership team. Maintain regular communication regarding all aspects of the property conditions. Communicates policies and procedures, discusses job problems, and employee concerns with supervisors and employees. Encourages development of habits and attitudes for improved performance and good employee attitudes. Direct, train, evaluate, and counsel all engineering personnel.
• Inspects, operates, and maintains the following building mechanical equipment (where applicable), including boilers, all heating and ventilating equipment, safely, efficiently, and reliably to avoid unscheduled shutdowns, to provide comfortable conditioned occupant space and extend the useful life of the equipment.
• Maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment, assuring a properly controlled climate at the property or properties.
• Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner and within the constraints of any energy management program in place.
• Work in close cooperation with onsite property management. Maintain regular communication regarding all aspects of the property conditions.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Completes and documents maintenance and repair records as required.
• Maintains the building lighting systems, exterior and interior including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Performs pipefitting, carpentry, painting, furniture assembly, and locksmith tasks as needed.
• Replace plumbing fixtures, perform routine rodding, replace plumbing systems piping and required insulation, report deficiencies in plumbing systems.
• Function as on-call engineer-responds to service calls.
• May assist with Tenant Improvement or Capital Improvement work and assign tasks.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams, recommend materials and parts to repair, or replace mechanical systems and equipment and install makes repairs.
• Identifies deferred maintenance in building utility systems serving areas affected by proposed construction projects.
• Reviews construction plans and suggests possible service tie-in and routing locations.
• Traces out proposed utility service shutdowns to identify affected areas and activates service shutdowns and reactivations.
• Reviews the building systems installation by outside contractors and records deficiencies on punch list.
• Offers feedback to Engineering Leadership/Property Management on the annual R&M budget. Obtains budget pricing from vendors.
• Participates in review of construction plans. Troubleshooting potential MEP issues in the design phase. Ensures construction is executed in accordance with approved construction plans.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideal candidate must have strong HVAC background
• Prefer 5+ years progressive Stationary Engineer experience.
• Ability to read and analyze Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing drawings
• Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance.
• Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.
• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Ability to work as a user with BAS program or similar Preventative Maintenance and Tenant Request program experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Vocational/Technical training certificate(s)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training.