Chief Building Engineer
Job Summary
The Chief Building Engineer works closely with the Asset Services Team to manage and lead a team of Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians. They are responsible for providing coaching, direction, and leadership to ensure high levels of professionalism in maintaining the portfolio's maintenance requirements.
Essential Functions
Manage and lead the team of Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, training, development, evaluation, and disciplinary action of employees.
Provide coaching, direction, and leadership to employees to achieve portfolio, company, and client results.
Promote and maintain a positive working environment in alignment with Kidder Mathews values.
Conduct regular team meetings and safety trainings.
Develop and implement the preventative maintenance program for the portfolio.
Ensure scheduled inspections are completed and turned in on time; perform inspections on assigned properties.
Ensure noted items on inspection checklists which require additional follow up are resolved and/or communicated to the Property Manager.
Provide feedback to Property Manager regarding needed repairs, special services, etc.
Ensure routine and scheduled maintenance and custodial tasks are completed (e.g. change HVAC filters, rebuild faucets, fix toilets, clear roof drains, etc.); perform these tasks on assigned properties.
Read and interpret manuals, construction drawings, diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and tasks.
Maintain a quality appearance of the property to Kidder Mathews and Client’s standards.
Participate in property tours or meetings with clients.
Partner with contracted vendors and ensure quality of work performed by them.
Review, monitor, and/or draft scope of services/specifications for contracted services.
Support and participate in annual operating and capital budgeting process as requested.
Perform other duties or projects as requested or required.
Essential Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance and the ability to be covered by our insurer; maintain an O7C electrical certification where applicable
10+ years’ experience in commercial building maintenance or related field
10+ years’ experience operating relevant computer hardware/software (e.g. HVAC, security, MS Office, Work order system, smart phones, etc.)
3+ years in a direct supervisory role
Required Knowledge
Demonstrated working knowledge of typical office building systems (e.g. mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, HVAC, security systems, plumbing, etc.)
Skills and Abilities
Able to obtain an employee fidelity bond
Able to work with minimal supervision and lead by example
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors, and internal partners
Ability to provide excellent customer service and mediate difficult client situations
Ability to speak, write, and understand English
Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills
Proactive problem solving ability
Initiative and trouble shooting skills
Relevant technology including work order system and smart phone
Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
Follow through and complete tasks
Professional, clean, and neat appearance
Small hand tools as needed
Dependable vehicle capable of transporting needed tools/equipment (e.g. ladder, power washer, hand tools, power tools, etc.)