Building Engineer

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services•Clayton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Colliers is hiring a Building Engineer in St. Louis. The Building Engineer is a technical and engineering expert responsible for maintaining building systems and equipment and helping ensure they operate safely and efficiently. The role performs preventative maintenance and routine repairs on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, fire protection, and security systems; monitors system performance; identifies maintenance needs; and coordinates qualified third-party contractors for specialized repairs, inspections, and services. The position requires a customer-centric approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to unusual conditions to help protect clients, tenants, and properties. The Building Engineer develops and maintains relationships with property managers, suppliers, and department leaders, and manages priorities and records such as inventory, reports, and schedules. The role also monitors operating logs and coordinates building-system and tenant-service work efficiently and economically. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Colliers will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; direct applicants only, no agencies.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in building or property maintenance or building engineering; commercial-building experience is preferred.
CFC Certification, or the ability to obtain it.
Solid working knowledge of HVAC systems and maintenance, electrical and plumbing systems, 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.
Experience in commercial buildings.

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.
Develop and maintain relationships with property managers, suppliers, and department leaders.
Manage multiple priorities and records, including inventory, reports, 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.
Follow operating procedures and maintain proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.