Senior Building Engineer – Downtown Seattle High-Rise

Menashe Properties, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Downtown Seattle office

Full-time position

Competitive salary

Job summary

Menashe Properties, Inc. seeks a Chief Engineer for a historic Downtown Seattle building. You will lead technical operations, oversee a preventive maintenance program, and manage vendors to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient building performance.

You will supervise the onsite engineering team, coordinate inspections, and work with Ownership on budgeting for upgrades and capital projects to protect the asset.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial or institutional building operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and electronic work order systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with tenants, vendors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preventive maintenance program to meet manufacturer recommendations and codes.
• Oversee CMMS scheduling, assignment, and tracking of work orders.
• Perform regular facility inspections and address deficiencies with AHJs.
• Supervise on-site engineering team and coordinate with management and owners.
• Lead vendor management, oversee service calls and projects, and ensure quality of work.
• Assist budgeting and planning for system upgrades, repairs, and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Vendor Management

Team Development

Blueprint Reading

Communication

CMMS Knowledge

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Menashe Properties, Inc. seeks a Chief Engineer for a historic Downtown Seattle building. You will lead technical operations, oversee a preventive maintenance program, and manage vendors to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient building performance.

You will supervise the onsite engineering team, coordinate inspections, and work with Ownership on budgeting for upgrades and capital projects to protect the asset.