Lead Facilities Engineer

Hobbs Brook Real Estate · Norwood, MA · 3 wk ago

On-siteManagement$35.62–$51.2/hrFull-time

Company Overview

Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC (HBRE) is an innovative commercial real estate leader with a portfolio of forward‑thinking, sustainable properties in the United States and Singapore. Since 1952, the company acquires, develops, manages, and partners with a variety of stakeholders, focusing on improving both the environment and the community. For more information, visit www.hobbsbrook.com.

Schedule & Location

Full‑time, non‑exempt (hourly). On‑call duties are scheduled periodically. Relocation assistance is not offered.

Position Summary

The Lead Building Engineer will serve as the primary technical resource for Class A office, life‑sciences, and laboratory properties. This hands‑on role supports daily operation and maintenance of critical building systems—including HVAC, hydronic, chilled water, energy management, building automation, controls, plumbing, electrical, and life‑safety equipment—while mentoring staff, coordinating vendors, and ensuring safety, uptime, and compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead day‑to‑day facilities operations, assisting engineering staff with troubleshooting, repairs, and field decisions.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and adjust HVAC, hydronic, chilled water, energy‑management, building‑automation, and controls systems across office, life‑sciences, and laboratory spaces.
Diagnose equipment and system issues, identify root causes, and implement or recommend repairs that reduce repeat calls and improve reliability.
Review BAS alarms, trends, setpoints, and schedules; perform routine inspections and proactively address issues.
Support preventive‑maintenance planning, CMMS updates, operating procedures, equipment standards, and work‑order practices.
Coordinate contractor and vendor work while balancing tenant needs, life‑safety requirements, lab operations, and building priorities.
Complete preventive‑maintenance tasks, inspections, service calls, assigned work orders, and facility projects safely, accurately, and on time.
Maintain records such as refrigerant logs and support regulatory, safety, and operational compliance.
Perform general building maintenance and specialized services (light carpentry, plumbing, etc.) for base‑building and tenant needs.
Mentor other engineers, lead by example in the field, and provide an extra set of skilled hands when required.

Qualifications

10+ years of hands‑on experience in commercial facilities and building engineering, with a focus on HVAC mechanical and controls systems.
Experience with complex building systems in commercial office, life‑sciences, laboratory, or similar technical facilities.
Strong troubleshooting skills across HVAC, BAS/controls, mechanical systems, chilled water, hydronic systems, and related equipment.
Hands‑on experience with energy‑recovery units, pumps, motors, VFDs, control valves, actuators, air‑handling units, and HVAC control sequences (strongly preferred).
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life‑safety, and building‑automation systems.
Ability to read and interpret building plans, schematics, equipment documentation, and system drawings.
Clear communication with engineers, supervisors, property management, tenants, and vendors while focusing on safe, practical solutions.
Proven ability to mentor others, lead through field experience, and step in when additional skilled labor is needed.
Understanding of OSHA safety and compliance regulations; OSHA 10 General Industry training completed.
Safe and responsible use of power tools and maintenance equipment.
Track record of working safely, responsibly, and with high ownership in a tenant‑focused environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at heights (ladders/scaffolding) and safely operate tools/equipment commonly used in facilities maintenance.

Education & License

High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered.
OSHA 10 or 30 safety training preferred.
Massachusetts Refrigeration License strongly preferred.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $35.62 to $51.20 per hour. Final offers consider geographic location, education, skills, and experience.

Benefits

Eligibility for FM’s Total Rewards program, including an incentive plan.
Health and well‑being programs.
401(k) and pension plans.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid time off.