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Schnitzer West · 3 days ago

Lead Building Engineer

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

Schnitzer West is a company dedicated to maintaining its core values and delivering excellence in its industry. The Lead Building Engineer is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of all major building systems and managing vendor contracts, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with safety standards.

Real Estate

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Endorse that all building systems are operating properly

Manage/perform preventative maintenance of all building systems (coordinate with vendors as appropriate), including filter changes for air handling units, cooling tower/condensing unit chemicals, water treatment for fountains

Support the preparation and execution of schedules for daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks using work order system

Respond to tenant requests for maintenance or repair, including working on HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and energy management systems

Respond effectively to all emergencies, which includes coordinating with fire and police department personnel; monitoring safety compliance; testing and maintenance of alarms and sprinklers; maintenance and repair of control and key systems

Supervise the building engineer(s) and the day porter(s) for each building

Contract management including writing job specifications and developing bid packages; analyze contractors, contract compliance, contracts, costs, and insurance

Sustain written/electronic database

Report to management with information regarding items such as building, equipment, variances, security, energy management, work in progress, vendor information, purchase orders, etc

Process/authorize invoices for payment, as necessary

Participates on management team in regard to budgeting and operational planning, as needed

On-call rotation availability

Coordinate and manage vendors handling security, parking garage, elevators, fire life safety, HVAC, and landscaping services as they apply

Prepare correspondence

Assist with building construction or tenant improvement closeout and commissioning, including punch list and warranty tracking

Other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Qualification

HVAC systemsElectrical systemsPlumbing systemsMechanical systemsEnergy management systemsContract managementBudgetingAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceSupervisory skillsComputer softwareCommunication skillsCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Knowledge of all building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and energy management systems

Familiarity with all aspects of trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, janitorial, etc.)

Excellent analytical, trouble shooting, and decision-making skills

Strong communication skills, including the ability to tactfully handle complaints and negotiate disagreements

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to deal with interruptions and to successfully manage multiple tasks

Ability to effectively supervise and mentor staff

Ability to work effectively in a team situation and to work cooperatively with other staff

Innovative critical thinking skills to solve new or unique problems

Understanding of building expense budgeting and variance reporting

Working knowledge of basic office machines and computer software (Word and Outlook)

3 to 5 years required experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent position

Minimum of 2 years post-high school education or vocational training specializing in HVAC, building engineering, stationary engineering, or a similar program

Driver's license required

Preferred

Plumbing, mechanical, Freon, and boiler certificates or training preferred

Factory training in one or more energy management systems is preferred

Benefits

Medical Insurance – Eligible Employees (and their dependents) may choose an HSA or PPO plan through Premera Blue Cross.

Prescription Drug Insurance – Included with each medical plan.

Dental Insurance – Eligible employees (and their dependents).

Vision Insurance – Eligible employees (and their dependents).

Other Insurance – Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short- And Long-Term Disability, Optional Employee-Paid Voluntary Life Insurance.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

401(k) Retirement Plan including Employer match.

Paid Time Off – Three (3) weeks of PTO accrual with increases based on years of service.

Paid Holidays – Ten (10) paid Holidays per year.

Company

Schnitzer West

Known for our out-of-the-box, tenant-focused properties, Schnitzer West is one of the West Coast’s leading real estate investment, development, and property management companies.

Founded in 1997

Seattle, Washington, USA

51-200 employees