Building Engineer

Colliers International•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Colliers is hiring a Building Engineer in St. Louis. The role calls for a technical and engineering expert familiar with building maintenance systems and equipment, with strong organizational skills, a customer-centric approach, and a positive outlook. The Building Engineer performs preventative maintenance and routine repairs on building mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, fire protection, and security systems to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. The position monitors system performance, identifies maintenance requirements, and coordinates qualified third-party contractors for specialized repairs, inspections, and services. The engineer also recognizes and responds appropriately to unusual conditions to help ensure the safety of clients, tenants, and properties. The role involves maintaining relationships with property managers, suppliers, and department leaders, while managing multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in building or property maintenance or building engineering, preferably within commercial buildings.
CFC Certification or the ability to obtain it.
Solid working knowledge of HVAC systems and maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems, and other building mechanical equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel.
Flexibility to be on-call for after-hours and weekend emergency requests.
Valid driver’s license.
Clear motor vehicle record (MVR).
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Any necessary or required licenses based on building and jurisdictional requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and routine repairs on building mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, fire protection, and security systems.
Monitor building system performance and identify maintenance requirements.
Coordinate qualified third-party contractors for specialized repairs, inspections, and services.
Recognize and respond appropriately to unusual conditions to help ensure the safety of clients, tenants, and properties.
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 building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently and at the most economical cost.
Coordinate contractor, tenant, and management approvals for work orders.
Understand operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.