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AKAM · 21 hours ago

Building Engineer (Brooklyn)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

AKAM is a company founded in 1983 that provides exceptional service and technology to various property types. They are seeking a high-level Building Chief Engineer to oversee the operations of a large school facility, ensuring optimal performance of building systems and compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Oversee, train, and develop facilities personnel, including direct oversight of the opening engineer

Provide leadership and direction to on-site staff and third-party vendors, fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented environment

Ensure proper staffing, expertise, and resources are in place to meet facility needs efficiently and safely

Oversee all daily building operations for a large school facility shared between two charter programs

Manage and monitor the Building Management System (BMS) to ensure optimal performance of HVAC and mechanical systems

Coordinate all demand, preventive, and reactive maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

Ensure cleanliness and security standards in partnership with third-party custodial and security providers

Assist in coordinating required governmental inspections and ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Conduct regular inspections and proactively address deficiencies

Maintain up-to-date building documentation, certifications, and life safety requirements

Maintain detailed administrative records such as logbooks, maintenance documents, contractor logs, and work order systems

Handle various administrative tasks associated with building operations, vendor coordination, and compliance

Respond to and coordinate emergency calls as needed to ensure safe, continuous building operations

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringHVAC SystemsBuilding Management SystemPlumbing SystemsElectrical SystemsUniversal EPA CertificationOSHA RegulationsMS Office SuiteCommunication Skills

Required

10+ years of experience in a senior facility, building operations, or chief engineer role

Strong background in mechanical engineering, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems—experience in academic, campus, or institutional environments is highly preferred

Experience running and troubleshooting BMS systems

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Familiarity with OSHA regulations, life safety codes, and electronic work-order systems

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)