Chief Building Engineer

About the role

The Chief Building Engineer leads the Engineering team and oversees all building maintenance, repair, and operations to ensure a high level of tenant satisfaction, safety, and building efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of building maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Maintain thorough inspections to ensure systems are operating efficiently; maintain detailed documentation and service logs for building equipment; maintain compliance logs.
• Follow company safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE; enforce compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFC, NFPA regulations; manage safety protocols, including the lockout/tagout program; report safety hazards; participate in safety inspections; ensure all staff members follow safety protocols and comply with building codes and regulations; oversee safety training.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with teammates, leadership team, vendors, tenants, and client employees in a professional manner, keeping the appropriate customer(s) informed/updated as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• At least ten years of industry-related experience or commensurate certification/trade experience.
• At least five years of supervisory, training, and mentoring experience including developing and delivering performance appraisals and disciplinary action.
• CFC Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as requested; possess engineering and trade licenses required according to local, state, or national requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, energy management software systems, CMMS, and other building operational platforms.
• Ability to travel daily to assigned properties as necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of HVAC, BAS, fire protection, and life safety systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, capital budgeting, and energy management skills/practices.
• Strong contract administration and project management skills.
• Familiar with fire/life safety equipment/procedures.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent internal and external customer service; ability to successfully interact/communicate with tenants/vendors/contractors as well as teammates and leadership team.
• Familiarity with blueprints and code requirements.
• Ability to act as the primary point of contact/first responder for building emergencies, ensuring the proper amount of coverage; ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations as necessary to meet the needs of the client.
• Possess competent knowledge of use and care of tools.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Skills

• Microsoft Office products
• Energy management software systems
• CMMS
• Building operational platforms
• Microsoft Office products
• Energy management software systems
• CMMS
• Building operational platforms

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

Company Information

LPC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Candidate Accommodations LPC provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.