Commercial Property Building Engineer

Gillon Property Group • Kansas City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer is the senior technical operator of Country Club Plaza, responsible for the reliable, efficient, and safe performance of every critical building system across a large and complex mixed-use property. The role runs the building and building-automation systems, leads preventive and predictive maintenance, and directs the maintenance technician team in the daily upkeep of the place. Country Club Plaza is a demanding property: a historic, high-traffic destination of retail, dining, and entertainment set across many buildings and decades of infrastructure. The firm is seeking an experienced, hands-on engineer who can command that complexity, hold every system to a high standard, and keep the Plaza running seamlessly for tenants, merchants, and the millions of visitors who come each year. This is a doer role, in the field rather than behind a desk; the Building Engineer is expected to be hands-on with the systems every day.

Requirements

• High-school diploma or equivalent, with technical or trade training in a building-systems discipline.
• Technical certificate or associate degree in a building-systems or engineering discipline, or five years of commercial building-engineering experience in lieu of the certificate.
• HVAC license (highest-priority credential)
• Minimum five years of commercial building-engineering experience, including hands-on operation of HVAC and building systems at a large or complex property.
• At least three years leading or mentoring an engineering or maintenance team.
• Direct experience at a large, complex, or mixed-use property; command of the systems and coordination such a property demands.
• EPA Section 608 Universal certification; if not already held, it must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Deep working command of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems, with the ability to read blueprints, schematics, control drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Demonstrated, hands-on proficiency with building-automation and energy-management systems (BAS or EMS); a key requirement for the role.
• Proficiency with a computerized maintenance-management system (CMMS) and standard office software.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work including climbing ladders, working at heights, and access to confined spaces.
• Availability for rotating on-call shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Additional trade license in electrical or plumbing.
• Certification in energy management or building performance.
• Experience with historic or landmark properties.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and optimize the property's mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing equipment and associated controls.
• Own the performance of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, mechanical, life-safety/fire panel, and elevator and escalator systems across the property.
• Troubleshoot complex faults with strong planning and follow-through; determine and carry out the solution, and escalate upward when needed.
• Operate and tune the building-automation system (BAS or EMS) for comfort, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Track utility and equipment performance, identify efficiency opportunities, and support energy and sustainability initiatives.
• Support the commissioning and retro-commissioning of systems during projects and upgrades.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs that extend equipment life and prevent unplanned outages.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, logs, warranties, and maintenance history in the CMMS.
• Set standards and priorities in the work-order system, and close requests promptly and to quality.
• Lead, schedule, train, and mentor the maintenance technician team; raise the technical capability of the crew.
• Serve as the on-site engineering lead, working alongside the team and modeling the standard.
• Solicit bids, manage service contracts, verify vendor work against scope, and approve invoices.
• Escort and oversee specialized contractors performing work on critical systems.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, mechanical and electrical codes, and fire and life-safety requirements; manage inspections, permits, and certifications.
• Lead after-hours and emergency response for system failures, water intrusion, and power events.
• Respond after hours to life-safety items, including fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, exit signage, and sprinklers.
• Work with the Director of Facilities to draft repair-and-maintenance (R&M) budget line items, risk assessments, and capital needs.
• Respond to tenant comfort and service requests in a high-touch, professional manner, communicating clear timelines and minimizing disruption.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Three weeks of PTO per year, plus five sick days.
• Generous company-paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Competitive base pay, plus annual performance-based bonuses.
• Ongoing training, certification support, and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED