Chief Building Engineer

About the role

Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision centered around people rather than physical assets. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, and operating across core markets, Stream completes billions in annual transactions in various property types including office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data centers. With millions of square feet managed, Stream is one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial real estate services organizations in the country. Learn more at www.streamrealty.com.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to engineering teams
• Set long and short-term project goals
• Negotiate with vendors and clients
• Ensure projects stay within time and budgetary restraints
• Compile reports for assigned properties
• Support the engineering team as needed to maintain standards
• Participate in the annual budget process
• Develop specifications and assist in the solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts
• Involvement, with some oversight, of construction, tenant improvement, and capital projects
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, OSHA safety requirements, and Stream Standard Operating Procedures
• Develop long-term strategic plans and forecasting for the property
• Supervise, provide staff leadership, staff scheduling, counseling, training, and personnel development
• Assist with performing preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Recommend/implement improvements for the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis
• Implement and participate in energy-saving, sustainability measures directed by Stream and/or clients
• Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy
• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Oversee / Assist with repairs during regular or after-hours, weekends, and some holidays as business needs deem appropriate

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Commercial Building Operations, Property Management, or a related industry required
• Highly knowledgeable of commercial base building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, and life safety systems, energy management systems, and all related maintenance
• Related trade certifications preferred
• Sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs
• Read and understand as built and construction drawings
• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric, or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinders, and impact wrenches, etc.
• Compute basic mathematical equations
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies
• Understand and apply the correct usage of all personal safety equipment
• EPA Universal Certification required within 90 days of employment
• BOMI SMT/SMT designation preferred
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, etc.)

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required
• EPA Universal Certification required within 90 days of employment
• BOMI SMT/SMT designation preferred

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work indoors approximately 50% of the time and outdoors approximately 50% of the time
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)
• Use a full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)

Additional Information

Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law. Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay.