Building Engineer

Foundry Commercial•Dallas, TX

157d

About The Position

The Building Engineer performs or directs service and maintenance requests for a specific property or portfolio of properties. The role helps ensure building systems operate effectively, safely, and comfortably while minimizing disruption to clients and maintaining strong customer service. The engineer oversees maintenance work, inventory, vendors and contractors, equipment upkeep, system performance, and event setup or teardown. The position may require off-hours emergency or preventive repairs on nights and weekends, as well as on-call support.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 3 years of field experience with trade school training, or at least 5 years of total field experience.
Good written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
High proficiency using email and CMMS systems.
Superior customer service skills and orientation; collaborative style and ability to maintain professionalism under stressful situations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to plan and manage work under time constraints without direct supervision.
Sound troubleshooting skills and ability to fully resolve problems.
Ability to read HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and architectural blueprints.
Ability to use hand and power tools and perform basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks.
Universal License.

Responsibilities

Ensure work in client spaces causes minimal disruption and is followed by adequate cleanup.
Oversee accurate and timely completion of client maintenance service requests.
Review monthly service request summaries to identify and correct recurring operational problems.
Maintain an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies, develop sources for stock materials, and periodically check tool and instrument inventory.
Evaluate vendors and suppliers for quality and competitive pricing; monitor the quality and pricing of outside contractor work.
Prepare purchase order requests and verify deliveries for count, pricing, and description.
Ensure timely completion of maintenance contract work for systems and equipment including elevators, radio communications equipment, card access systems, fire alarms, in-ground sprinklers, chillers, and emergency generators.
Track electrical and mechanical loads for critical systems.
Oversee fulfillment of equipment warranty obligations by original installers and secure equipment manuals and drawings from installers or contractors.
Lead or assist with event setup and teardown, including electrical and audiovisual tasks and coordination with security as needed.
Clean, inspect, calibrate, and replace parts on HVAC systems and associated equipment to maintain optimum performance.
Understand building-system design and operations and recognize system shortcomings promptly.
Direct experiments with building systems to improve energy effectiveness or occupant comfort.
Monitor allocation of building-system capacity to base-building and tenant needs, particularly UPS/generator and cooling-system capacities.
Develop technical enhancements to improve building operations.
Identify equipment that may need replacement or reconditioning and may require client capital.
Perform emergency or preventive maintenance repairs after hours, on nights and weekends as needed, and provide on-call support as required.