Lead Building Engineer

Kidder Mathews has been a leader in the commercial real estate industry for nearly 60 years, fostering an innovative and dynamic work culture with more than 100 "best workplace" awards. Now the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., Kidder Mathews has over 900 professionals across 19 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm averages $9 billion in transaction volume, manages more than 54 million square feet of space, and conducts 2,700 appraisal, consulting, and cost segregation assignments annually.

About the role

In partnership with the entire Asset Services Team, the Lead Building Engineer will work to meet the ongoing maintenance demands of the team to assure a high level of professionalism regarding all portfolio maintenance requirements, including timely response to and resolution of any tenant or owner requests or concerns.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of a small team of Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, training, development, evaluation, and disciplinary action of employees as requested
• Provide coaching, direction, and leadership to employees in order to achieve portfolio, company, and client results
• Promote and maintain a positive working environment in alignment with Kidder Mathews values
• Conduct team meetings and safety trainings as requested
• Assist with the development and implementation of 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 ballasts, rewire fan motors, change faulty light switches, 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 quality appearance of property to Kidder Mathews and Client’s standards
• Participate in property tours or meetings with clients as requested
• Partner with contracted vendors and ensure quality of work performed by them
• Review, monitor, and/or draft scope of services/specifications for contracted services
• Partner with management to develop specifications for contracted services
• Provide direction or supervision to contracted vendors and contractors ensuring quality of work is completed as expected
• Respond to and resolve tenant service requests (e.g., running toilets, leaking faucets, etc.)
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional and positive manner with clients, vendors, coworkers, etc.
• Support and participate in annual operating and capital budgeting process as requested
• Use a variety of hand and power tools following all safety practices
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment is maintained and that all safety procedures are being followed
• Ensure that all accidents and any potential safety hazards are reported immediately
• Perform other duties or projects as requested or required

Requirements

• 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
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial building maintenance or related field
• 5+ years’ experience operating relevant computer hardware/software (e.g., HVAC, security, MS Office, Work order system, smartphones, etc.)
• 1+ years in a direct supervisory role
• Demonstrated working knowledge of typical office building systems (e.g., mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, HVAC, security systems, plumbing, etc.)
• Ability 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
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment
• Demonstrated initiative and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to use relevant technology including work order system and smartphone
• Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks
• Available to work overtime and be on call as needed
• Professional, clean, and neat appearance
• Ability to provide small hand tools as needed
• Must have dependable vehicle capable of transporting needed tools/equipment (e.g., ladder, power washer, hand tools, power tools, etc.)

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, loud noise, airborne particles, and both hot and cold temperatures.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and sometimes more than 10 pounds and rarely over 50 pounds. The employee must frequently climb a ladder. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently drive an automobile.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assist with supervisory responsibilities for up to 3 Building Engineers and/or Maintenance Technicians.