Senior Facilities & MEP Engineering Leader

The Peterson School; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC in Waltham, MA is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to lead engineering and facilities operations for a multi-building Class A office portfolio. You will oversee daily operations, maintenance, and capital project support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient building performance.

The role partners with property management, finance, legal, EHS, and vendors, managing budgets, tenant service, risk, and sustainability initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical trades.
• 4+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and building automation.
• Experience operating BMS and energy-saving software.
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Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of MEP systems across a Class A office portfolio.
• Lead and develop engineering staff; address performance and vendor issues.
• Manage building management systems and preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, and consultants for ongoing needs.
• Support budgets, forecasts, and financial variance reporting.
• Review invoices and payment documentation per procedures.
• Contribute to risk management and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist with capital projects and tenant improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Project management

Analytical

Problem solving

Collaboration

MS Office

Yardi

Blueprints

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Bachelor’s degree

Universal CFC Certification

Tools

Building Engines / Prism

Automated Logic Control

Job description

Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC in Waltham, MA is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to lead engineering and facilities operations for a multi-building Class A office portfolio. You will oversee daily operations, maintenance, and capital project support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient building performance.

The role partners with property management, finance, legal, EHS, and vendors, managing budgets, tenant service, risk, and sustainability initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and