Building Engineer

Job Title: Building Engineer Job ID: 1ACIJP00004182|BP-34914 Location:Pleasanton CA Pay Rate: $33.00 - 55.00 / hr Job Summary Building Engineer supervises and leads a team of maintenance technicians, skilled trade spersons, and technical contractors to support and maintain corporate campuses through specialized repairs and preventative maintenance, optimizing all operating systems while ensuring compliance with safety codes and energy efficiency standards. Supports preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and onsite inspections across mechanical and electrical systems, building automation (BAS), chiller plants, air handling units, HVAC systems, oil water separators, fuel delivery, and fire alarm/suppression systems. Reports to the Sr. Manager, with indirect oversight from the Director of Asset Services. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; must be open to overtime and Saturdays with notice. Roles & Responsibilities Supervise 1-2 in-house maintenance technicians and multi-trade contractors; manage the day-to-day preventative maintenance program and multiple repair/improvement projectsOversee service contractors and monitor technician performance to ensure manufacturer servicing guidelines are followedPerform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems; keep facilities and systems up to standardPerform preventative maintenance, repair, and replacement of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment; respond to scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative work ordersRespond to or assign technicians to off-duty emergency calls involving safety threats, structural integrity, or critical system failuresIdentify existing or potential problems and recommend actions to keep systems within manufacturer operating parametersOrder and stock supplies and replacement partsAssist in developing and executing testing/inspection checklists and punch lists; assist with in-house projectsAssist in preparing Statements of Work (SOW) and construction documents, including obtaining estimates and quotes; monitor contractor work for contract complianceMaintain doors, windows, hardware, wall/floor coverings, modular furniture, sunshades, and blinds; coordinate with other tradesEnsure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, agency, and company directives; contribute to the safety programFollow policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean, safe workplaceConduct daily fire and life safety inspections; develop deficiency reports with recommendations and cost estimatesPrepare written condition reports for the Annual Facility Condition and Annual Inspection SummaryAssist in developing and executing a comprehensive maintenance program for building assemblies, site features, and equipmentSupport campus activities (relocations, emergency actions); escort and monitor contractors; may act as Technical Monitor for equipment contracts up to $100,000Record and compile operational data; maintain forms, logs, and reports; track KPIs in the Corrigo CMMSMaintain an energy management program to keep systems operating efficientlyAssist with implementing a preventive maintenance program to meet or exceed equipment rated life; perform emergency repairs as neededAssist other departments as directed Experience Minimum 5 years as a building engineer, supervisor, or lead technician at commercial buildings, corporate campuses, hospitals, manufacturing plants, office buildings, or large universities/schools, showing progression in responsibilityExperience developing statements of work, construction documents, and cost estimatesExperience managing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing and commercial/industrial HVAC, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation systems within a CMMSPrior supervisory experience required Key Skills Reading and interpreting electrical, plumbing, and mechanical drawings, riser diagrams, piping schematics, equipment schedules, as-builts, and one-line diagramsKnowledge of building codes, electrical codes, and construction documentsSupervision and contractor managementProblem identification and solution reportingSound judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources; openness to new perspectivesMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and CMMS experience - preferredOrganizational skills and inquisitive attitudeCommunication and interpersonal skills Eligibility & Qualifications High school diploma or GED plus trade school diploma with specialized vocational training (plumbing, electrical, or general construction), or equivalent of 5 years of job-related experienceValid driver's license; DMV check requiredEligible to work for an indefinite duration without limited work authorizationAbility to work in a team, under pressure, and on tight schedulesFlexibility for shift changes and emergency calls at all hoursPhysical ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift/carry 50+ lbs