Senior Building Engineer - Multi-Property HVAC & BAS Lead

Institute of Real Estate Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

InSite Realty Partners, L.P. seeks a full-time Building Engineer to maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and mechanical systems across multiple properties in Houston. You will support three office buildings and one industrial building, respond to emergencies, and manage BAS and work orders.

Responsibilities include coordinating external contractors, maintaining permits and testing, and ensuring code compliance while delivering reliable tenant service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial building engineering experience.
• Current RTU/HVAC experience required.
• Must be able to climb ladders and access rooftop equipment.
• Building Automation System and work order system experience required.
• Commercial office building experience required; low-rise/mid-rise experience preferred.
• Familiarity with centrifugal chillers and chilled-water systems is preferred.
• Experience with HVAC pneumatic controls is preferred.
• Must be available for after-hours emergency response, including equipment failures and severe weather events.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a reliable personal vehicle; must be able to travel to various buildings throughout Harris County; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Must be able to perform physical demands (walking, stairs, ladders, mechanical spaces, rooftops, lifting up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and mechanical systems.
• Support three office buildings and one industrial building; assist others.
• Travel between properties; mileage reimbursed.
• Respond to emergency calls and work orders.
• Operate BAS, EMS, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform maintenance, painting, door and lock repairs.
• Supervise outside contractors and vendors for projects.
• Coordinate with Senior Property Manager on liability risks.
• Ensure permits, inspections, and testing are up to date.
• Maintain tenant relations and team collaboration.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Emergency response

Vendor coordination

Budget monitoring

Tenant relations

Tools

Building Automation System (BAS)

Work order system

Security camera software

Microsoft 365

Job description

InSite Realty Partners, L.P. seeks a full-time Building Engineer to maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and mechanical systems across multiple properties in Houston. You will support three office buildings and one industrial building, respond to emergencies, and manage BAS and work orders.

Responsibilities include coordinating external contractors, maintaining permits and testing, and ensuring code compliance while delivering reliable tenant service.