Building Engineer Manager

SourceAmerica•Vienna, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SourceAmerica is seeking an experienced Building Engineer Manager to maintain and support its 80,000-square-foot owned National Office building. This hands-on role oversees building systems, maintenance, repairs, contractors, inspections, procurement, and emergency response. The successful candidate will identify opportunities to improve operations, increase efficiency, control costs, and advance sustainability while maintaining a safe, reliable workplace. The position is performed on-site five days per week at SourceAmerica’s National Office in Vienna, Virginia. Candidates must live within 30 commuting miles of the office and be available to provide after-hours emergency support when required.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant facilities, building-engineering, or commercial property-maintenance experience.
Experience maintaining mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance, building inspections, workplace safety, and vendor oversight.
Ability to work independently and resolve problems under time pressure.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience using enterprise resource planning systems.
Availability to work on-site five days per week in the Washington, DC metro area.
Ability to provide after-hours emergency support when required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a recognized technical, vocational, apprenticeship, or trade program in HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems, facilities management, building systems, or a related technical field.
Ten or more years of relevant experience.
Experience managing building-automation systems.
Knowledge of Schlage six-pin cylinder locks.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Experience supporting a large, owned office building.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, fire-protection, safety, elevator, and structural systems.
Develop and implement preventive-maintenance programs.
Conduct monthly mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections.
Schedule required tests, inspections, and evaluations.
Solicit and review contractor bids, make recommendations, and supervise selected vendors.
Coordinate procurement of maintenance materials and parts.
Manage the JACE 4.14 building-automation system.
Maintain building keys, access-control records, equipment records, and parts inventory.
Read and interpret blueprints.
Review facilities requests, assess priorities, communicate status and expected completion timelines, coordinate resolution, and follow up with requestors to confirm satisfactory completion.
Advise management on facility planning, budgeting, and operational impacts.
Respond to building alarms and urgent issues outside normal working hours.
Support Facilities and Administration projects as assigned.