Assistant Chief Building Engineer

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services • Austin, TX

37d • Onsite

About The Position

At Colliers, we are seeking an Assistant Chief Building Engineer who is a technical and engineering expert, familiar with maintenance systems and equipment. This role requires strong organizational skills, a customer-centric approach, and a positive outlook. The Assistant Chief Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties. This includes responding to client requests, prioritizing and assigning work orders to Building Engineers, and following up to ensure minimal downtime. The role also involves proactive measures such as conducting regular inspections, alarm testing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with property managers, suppliers, and department leaders is key. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.

Requirements

• At least 7 years’ experience in building/property maintenance or engineering experience.
• Solid working knowledge of HVAC systems/maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems and other building mechanical equipment.
• CFC Universal certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
• Flexibility to be on-call to respond to after-hours / weekend emergency requests.

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of work order and preventative maintenance software systems.
• Holding any necessary/required licenses based on building and jurisdictional requirements.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communications skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties.
• Respond to client requests, prioritize and assign work orders to Building Engineers, and follow up to ensure minimal downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections, alarm testing, and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, suppliers, and department leaders.
• Manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.
• Maintain and check daily operating logs for air conditioning, fan units, graph charts, utility meters and general complaints.
• Ensure that building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed