Senior Building Engineer & Operations Leader

TIM Transwestern Investment Management, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Transwestern seeks a Chief Engineer in Houston to ensure efficient operation of all building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety. You will lead a service-oriented engineering team, manage maintenance and vendor oversight, and uphold safety and compliance standards.

The role requires 10+ years in building operations with strong supervisory experience, licenses as needed, and proficiency with EMS/building automation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of building operations experience
• 7+ years of supervisory experience in commercial property
• Licenses/permits as required (e.g., HVAC, electrical, boiler)
• Experience with EMS/building automation and fire alarm systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering staff including hiring, training and performance reviews
• Review work orders, assign tasks and monitor for quality and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations and company directives
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for building systems
• Manage energy management programs to optimize operating costs
• Coordinate with tenants and clients to minimize downtime during maintenance

Skills

HVAC systems

Building operations

Supervisory skills

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Education

Trade school training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transwestern seeks a Chief Engineer in Houston to ensure efficient operation of all building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety. You will lead a service-oriented engineering team, manage maintenance and vendor oversight, and uphold safety and compliance standards.

The role requires 10+ years in building operations with strong supervisory experience, licenses as needed, and proficiency with EMS/building automation.