Hines · 3 months ago
Lead Building Operator
US-DC-Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expHines is a leading global real estate investment manager recognized for its innovation and excellence. As a Lead Engineer, you will operate and maintain building systems, troubleshoot operations failures, and lead a crew in day-to-day operations and maintenance responsibilities.
Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Perform general maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units
Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property
Apply well developed knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders
Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member
Demonstrate full competency in all current Hines and property emergency procedures including but not limited to: Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations Assist with bomb searches Assist with life safety system alarms Assist emergency authorities and response teams
Adhere to all Hines and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards and regulations
Apply knowledge of how each of the components in the building systems relates operationally to one another and modify and/or install new system(s) as needed
Identify potential causes for failure of a system(s) and prioritize repair process
Assist with long-term strategic planning for the property, including budgeting and long-range forecasting
Support the Maintenance staff with any needs they may have on a day-to-day basis. Included but not limited to, Lighting, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Décor, Events, etc
Maintain cleanliness of the shop by leading by example and training subordinate staff
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
Three or more years experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade
Benefits
Comprehensive training
Competitive compensation
Robust benefits
Generous vacation packages
Company
Hines
Hines is a global real estate investment firm that creates quality projects for its investor partners, clients, and local communities.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2022 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$705.2MKey Investors
ING GroupBank OZKCheyne Capital Management
2025-11-06Debt Financing· $110.87M
2025-10-28Debt Financing· $380M
2025-07-30Debt Financing· $129.7M
Leadership Team
Chris Hughes
CEO Capital Markets Group & Co-Head Investment Management
Christopher Rector
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Region
Recent News
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