Senior Building Engineer & Facilities Manager

JCC Association of North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Alliance seeks a Building Engineer-Facilities Manager to maintain and operate the 14th Street Y facility in Downtown Manhattan, ensuring safe, efficient performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems. The role supervises the Superintendent and contractors and supports capital projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of director-level experience in building operations, relevant licenses, and strong communication and organizational skills; a proactive mentor

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Degree required.
• 5+ years' director-level experience in building engineering, maintenance, and construction operations.
• S-95 certification (or obtain within one month of hire date).
• Fire Safety Director certificate (or obtain within 9 months of hire date).
• EPA Universal Refrigerant License preferred.
• Locksmithing license (or experience) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DOB, FDNY and DOH code requirements.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience with capital projects and construction projects, and strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to share knowledge and teach the Superintendent and others on the Facilities team about keeping the systems running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, heating/ boilers, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety.
• Coordinate and oversee repairs, maintenance work, and vendor activities.
• Manage contractors and ensure timely, high-quality completion of work.
• Monitor and maintain building security systems and access control.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair records.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting, tracking, and cost-control processes.
• Manage capital project planning for building systems and future integrations with new BMS systems.
• Oversee general maintenance and cleaning of the building, working alongside the Superintendent to maintain and repair the building and its systems, acting as a mentor and teacher when necessary.
• Manage and assist with work orders from program staff, with excellent communication, delegation, and time management

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Fire safety

Supervision

Communication

Education

Associates or Bachelors Degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Educational Alliance seeks a Building Engineer-Facilities Manager to maintain and operate the 14th Street Y facility in Downtown Manhattan, ensuring safe, efficient performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems. The role supervises the Superintendent and contractors and supports capital projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of director-level experience in building operations, relevant licenses, and strong communication and organizational skills; a proactive mentor