Kodiak Realty Services LLC ยท 1 week ago
Chief Building Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelKodiak Realty Services LLC is a property management company seeking a Chief Building Engineer. This role is responsible for overseeing maintenance and repairs across buildings, managing Tenant Improvement and Capital Expenditure projects, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining strong relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
ConstructionProperty ManagementReal Estate
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintain building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, BAS, lighting, water treatment)
Conduct regular inspections, monitor performance, troubleshoot, and promptly repair facility systems
Operate equipment (chillers, water heaters, pumps, air handlers, VAV boxes), manage BAS systems, and respond to alarms
Execute and document preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
Diagnose system failures and apply corrective fixes, directly or through coordination with vendors
Respond promptly to tenant service requests and maintain positive tenant relationships
Coordinate and manage contractors and maintenance vendors to ensure timely and quality service
Coordinate testing, inspections, and provide reports to tenant stakeholders
Maintain a safe work environment; participate in after-hours emergency response and on-call rotations
Assist property managers with budgeting and recommend improvements or system upgrades
Oversee maintenance technicians and support staff; assign daily tasks and monitor project completion
Maintain inventory, equipment logs, and work order documentation
Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire/life safety codes, EPA regulations, and other applicable requirements
Manage and oversee various Tenant Projects and Preventive Maintenance Service Contracts in partnership with Property Managers and Accounting Team
Ensure preventive maintenance contracts and schedules are followed for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and specialty tenant systems
In partnership with key vendors, oversee operation and maintenance of tenant-owned equipment such as generators, UPS systems, fire suppression systems, critical cooling equipment, electrical switchgears, SCIF-related infrastructure, doors, and MEP systems related to the tenant
When applicable, ensure projects comply with D.O.D. requirements, security standards, building codes and contract provisions including escorting and vetting contractors as required
Maintain documentation, warranties, and equipment lifecycle planning for tenant assets
Provide regular project and service updates to government stakeholders and property management
Qualification
Required
Experience in building systems maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, BAS, lighting, water treatment)
Ability to conduct regular inspections, monitor performance, troubleshoot, and repair facility systems
Experience operating equipment (chillers, water heaters, pumps, air handlers, VAV boxes) and managing BAS systems
Ability to execute and document preventive maintenance schedules
Experience diagnosing system failures and applying corrective fixes
Ability to respond promptly to tenant service requests and maintain positive tenant relationships
Experience coordinating and managing contractors and maintenance vendors
Ability to coordinate testing, inspections, and provide reports to tenant stakeholders
Ability to maintain a safe work environment and participate in after-hours emergency response and on-call rotations
Experience assisting property managers with budgeting and recommending improvements or system upgrades
Ability to oversee maintenance technicians and support staff, assign daily tasks, and monitor project completion
Experience maintaining inventory, equipment logs, and work order documentation
Knowledge of OSHA, fire/life safety codes, EPA regulations, and other applicable requirements
Experience managing and overseeing various Tenant Projects and Preventive Maintenance Service Contracts
Ability to ensure preventive maintenance contracts and schedules are followed for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and specialty tenant systems
Experience overseeing operation and maintenance of tenant-owned equipment such as generators, UPS systems, fire suppression systems, critical cooling equipment, electrical switchgears, SCIF-related infrastructure, doors, and MEP systems
Ability to ensure projects comply with D.O.D. requirements, security standards, building codes and contract provisions
Experience maintaining documentation, warranties, and equipment lifecycle planning for tenant assets
Ability to provide regular project and service updates to government stakeholders and property management
Company
Kodiak Realty Services LLC
Kodiak Realty Services provides a level of property management which is unique to the real estate market.
Founded in 2007
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
M
Martin Schnider
Co-Founder
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