Senior Building Engineer - Miami, FL

Parkway, Inc.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkway, Inc. in Miami seeks a Senior Building Engineer for 1111 Brickell to maintain and repair building systems, mentor staff, and ensure safety and efficiency. You will work under the Chief Engineer with limited supervision and lead preventive maintenance programs.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, customer service focus, and 5+ years in a similar capacity, with relevant licenses and certifications. On-call rotations apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to professionally respond to tenant requests.
• 5 years' experience assisting Chief Engineer and/or Chief Engineer.
• EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician Certificate.
• Maintenance Electrician License or Apprentice Electrician License preferred.
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Mentor engineering and maintenance staff with the Chief Engineer.
• Ensure the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in preparing operating and capital budgets, adhering to approved budgets.
• Support Parkway's training programs and staff development opportunities.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for building systems.
• Assist in developing emergency response plans to protect occupants and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes through regular inspections.
• Oversee engineering projects, manage contractors and vendors, and ensure quality & budget compliance.
• Review daily work orders, assign tasks, and monitor repeat problems.
• Perform maintenance tasks using basic hand tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain operation logs and inspect equipment to ensure functionality.
• Formulate preventive maintenance programs to meet design life.
• Inspect fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to meet tenant specs.
• Estimate time/materials for repairs and manage inventories.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with the Chief Engineer to minimize downtime.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and provide additional support as needed.
• Maintain energy management programs to minimize operating costs.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Customer service orientation

Facility operations experience

5+ years of related experience

On-call rotation

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EPA CFC Universal Certification

Boiler license (Stationary) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office & Teams

Job description

Description

Parkway is looking for a Senior Building Engineer to join our team at 1111 Brickell in Miami.

The Senior Building Engineer is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and making corrective repairs on all the building systems, equipment, and grounds. Working under the direction of the Chief Engineer with limited supervision of an engineering crew and will monitor all building system operations and performance. The Senior Building Engineer will utilize several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

Areas of Responsibility

• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer to mentor engineering and or maintenance staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all building systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in preparing operating and capital budgets, ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
• Support Parkway's training programs, providing personalized development opportunities to enhance the skills and career growth of each engineer.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for complex building system issues, staying current with industry trends and technologies.
• Assist in developing and implementing emergency response plans, leading responses to building emergencies to ensure occupant safety and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes by conducting regular inspections and audits to identify and address potential safety hazards.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing engineering projects, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and quality-compliant completion. Manage contractor and vendor relationships.
• Review the daily work orders and assign tasks as necessary. Monitor repeat problems and make suggestions on how to correct them.
• Ability to perform required tasks using all basic hand tools (i.e., socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers, etc.) correctly and safely.
• Maintain operation logs and files when appropriate or required.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff. Determining that work is complete, the equipment is fully functional, and client space is in prime working condition.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the tenant.
• Review assigned work orders. Estimate time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Consult with the Chief Engineer to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Perform assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations and provide additional assistance as needed.
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work.
• Must be on rotation for an “on call” schedule with other engineers and be available to work off hours when needed.
• Clean and paint equipment in areas designated by the Chief Engineer.
• Electrical work on lights, lighting ballasts, wall receptacles, switches, circuit breakers, mechanical parts such as fuses and starters, magnetic starters and control components, emergency generator, and emergency power distribution.
• Review and understand the location of all important valves on the property and in the building(s) for the Fire-Life Safety system isolation (sprinkler system), the domestic water supply valves, and heating and cooling isolation valves.
• Identify and have basic knowledge of the location of emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, fire hoses, etc.) in the building’s tenants and non-tenant spaces.
• Self-sufficiency in computer technology including email systems, mobile smart phones, memos, and spreadsheets.
• Acts as a role model for shift operations, satisfying work orders and /or providing technical and procedural assistance for coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to professionally respond to tenant requests.
• 5 years' experience in assisting Assistant Chief Engineer and/or Chief Engineer.
• SMT and/or SMA preferred.
• Pneumatics as pertaining to HVAC controls a plus.
• Stationary Boiler License preferred.
• EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician Certificate.
• Maintenance Electrician License or Apprentice Electrician License preferred.
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams.

Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain all information with the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb ladders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Safety-Sensitive Position.