Assistant Chief Building Engineer

Colliers International•Austin, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

At Colliers, we are seeking an Assistant Chief Building Engineer to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of maintenance systems and the safety of our clients and their properties. You will be responsible for responding to client requests, prioritizing and assigning work orders to Building Engineers, and ensuring minimal downtime through proactive measures like regular inspections, alarm testing, and preventative maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will also be skilled in developing and maintaining strong relationships with property managers, suppliers, and department leaders, and possess a keen eye for detail to 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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

Ensuring the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties.
Responding to client requests.
Prioritizing and assigning work orders to be performed by Building Engineers.
Following up to ensure minimal downtime.
Conducting regular inspections, alarm testing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with property managers, suppliers and department leaders.
Managing multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.
Maintaining and checking daily operating logs for air conditioning, fan units, graph charts, utility meters and general complaints.
Ensuring that building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost.
Assisting in the development of the annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects.
Demonstrating a clear understanding of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.