Lead Building Operations Engineer

NexCore Group; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

NexCore Group, a leading real estate development company focused on healthcare real estate and senior living, seeks a Lead Building Engineer for our Katy, Texas portfolio. You will oversee mechanical operations, coordinate maintenance, and ensure compliance with NexCore standards across facilities.

Expect to manage equipment maintenance, utility systems, and vendor coordination, with on-call support and safety-focused procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years general maintenance mechanic experience or equivalent
• Read blueprints and electrical schemes
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Experience with HVAC and mechanical systems in commercial properties

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee maintenance and reconditioning of equipment to ensure proper performance
• Verify equipment operation and perform routine onsite checks
• Maintain records of work orders, invoicing and hours worked
• Coordinate vendor and contractor activities to meet building standards and safety requirements
• Provide on-call support for plant operations as needed
• Oversee preventive maintenance procedures for process equipment and utilities
• Work with the Property Manager to ensure maintenance meets NexCore standards

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

OSHA safety

Verbal communication

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC certification

Tools

CMMS

Building Automation Systems

Job description

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

• Coordinate and oversee reconditioning and maintenance of equipment in a manner which ensures proper performance.
• Verify equipment operation and perform onsite routine maintenance checks.
• Maintain records of jobs performed, the affiliated billing charges, invoicing and hours worked.
• Recommend improvements, changes, or new techniques and procedures.
• Make emergency service calls on equipment and/or make arrangements 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.
• Review and make recommendations on required preventive maintenance procedures for process equipment and support utilities.
• Provide \"On-Call\" response to support plant operations during off-hours as required.
• Daily use of equipment manuals and drawings to troubleshoot problems.
• Manage and oversee customer service requests in a timely manner, through the 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.
• 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.
• Perform, direct and oversee maintenance on equipment serving critical lab environments and medical office buildings, primarily all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, (steam, electrical, 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, including fire sprinkler, fire alarm, fire extinguishers, DAS System, DI water, hydronic heating 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 other pertinent information that may arise during the day-to-day operations of the building.
• Work with Asset 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.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn how to de-energize/re-energize steam systems.
• Capable of working with various Building Automation Systems
• Gather bids and prepare estimates for costs of various jobs, including Capital Jobs
• Coordinate activities with other trade areas, project manager or outside contractors

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• 5+ years general maintenance mechanic experience or equivalent combination of training and experience, or A.S./A.A. and/or HVAC certification - Required
• 5+ years experience with general utility systems, boilers, electrical, HVAC, and refrigeration systems - Preferred
• Strong understanding of standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of general OSHA safety requirements
• Read blueprints and electrical schemes
• 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
• A.S/A.A. and/or HVAC Certification - Preferred
• Compensation: $75,000 - $83,000 / year
• Eligible for discretionary benefits: performance bonus
• 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

Disclaimer:

NexCore Group knows that when we welcome different points of view, it makes us better, stronger, and moves us boldly forward in becoming a world-class company. That is why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all qualified talent to apply. Your application will be reviewed regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

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