Berman · 1 month ago
Chief Building Engineer
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expBerman is a leader in property management and facility services, seeking a Chief Building Engineer to maintain all buildings and grounds. This role involves supervising maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and aesthetics, and managing relationships with subcontractors.
ConstructionFacility ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Manages and performs all work related to the maintenance of the buildings including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, custodial, landscaping, and security
Supervises custodial workers and ensures the facility is kept clean
Supervises maintenance technicians and is responsible for scheduling and confirming work is complete
Ensures that grounds are in show-ready conditions by utilizing staffing and resources accordingly. Includes monitoring schedules for trash pickup, etc
Ensures landscaping is maintained and curb appeal is kept up
Reports and logs maintenance repairs to be completed by designated technicians
Supervises all facility subcontractors and maintains log of when each subcontractor is on the property
Maintains accurate records of all maintenance repairs using computerized work order system
Regularly inspects property to check quality of cleaning and landscaping, identify maintenance issues, and address all items of concern
Manages required inspections of elevators and life safety systems
Maintains elevator log of all entrapments and other issues
Maintains accurate records of all inspections
Schedules required inspections with subcontractors and ensures inspections are completed. Report deficiencies to the client for resolution
Manages the computerized facility work order system
Track all maintenance activities in the work order system. Seems redundant with the previous line
Assigns tasks to appropriate team member(s)
Input labor hours and material costs for each work order and ensure all billable work is billed accurately
Provide reports to management regarding work order status and completion
Ensures proper scheduling of set up and take down for meetings, events, conferences, and otherwise as directed
Reports problems, solutions, and costs associated with management. Provides a weekly status update on any pending projects
Responds to and follow up on all client/tenant requests in a timely manner
Promotes a positive team attitude with employees, clients, and tenants
Implement emergency procedures for hurricanes, tropical storms, other weather events, power outages, floods, pipe leaks, and so forth
Develops relationships with tenants and address any maintenance issues reported
Serves as primary contact for facility-related emergencies, which may require evening and weekend work
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English
Ability to self-perform the simplest repairs required at a facility
Ability to complete routine paperwork both manually and digitally
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Demonstrates excellent time-management skills
Demonstrates excellent rapport with visitors, staff, and employees
Is self-motivated and takes initiative
Ability to execute projects systematically
Good craftsmanship and attention to detail
Must be able to operate a computer and smartphone and be proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must have 3 years of hands-on experience using a Building Automation System to monitor and troubleshoot HVAC issues
Good organizational and communication skills
Minimum of 5 years' experience in building engineering, repair, or facility management and supervising others
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crouch, climb, and assist in safely lifting 50 pounds
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather common in South Florida including extreme heat and humidity
Must hold a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by the company's insurance carrier
Must pass a criminal background check as well as any additional background checks required for a specific client site
Must be available for emergencies, this includes answering phone calls, text, and/or physically coming onsite as needed
Preferred
Spanish language skills are a plus
Experience working on high-visibility properties and complicated mixed-use portfolios is desired
Company
Berman
Berman is a leading provider of Commercial Real Estate Property Management & Integrated Facility Services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase