Chief Building Engineer (Galleria)

Stream Realty • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Chief Building Engineer with Stream, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assigning tasks to engineering teams; setting long and short-term project goals; negotiating with vendors and clients; ensuring that projects stay within time and budgetary restraints; compiling reports for assigned properties; and supporting the engineering team as needed to maintain standards.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience in Commercial Building Operations, Property Management, or a related industry required.
• Highly knowledgeable of commercial base building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, and life safety systems, energy management systems, and all related maintenance.
• Sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs.
• Read and understand as built and construction drawings.
• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric, or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinders, and impact wrenches, etc.
• Compute basic mathematical equations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies.
• Understand and apply the correct usage of all personal safety equipment.
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, etc.).
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required.
• EPA Universal Certification required within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Related trade certifications preferred.
• BOMI SMT/SMT designation preferred.
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the annual budget process.
• Develop specifications and assist in the solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts.
• Involvement, with some oversight, of construction, tenant improvement, and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, OSHA safety requirements, and Stream Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop long-term strategic plans and forecasting for the property.
• Supervise, provide staff leadership, staff scheduling, counseling, training, and personnel development.
• Assist with performing preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, including, but not limited to, pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors, and air handling units.
• Recommend/implement improvements for the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis.
• Implement and participate in energy-saving, sustainability measures directed by Stream and/or clients.
• Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Oversee / Assist with repairs during regular or after-hours, weekends, and some holidays as business needs deem appropriate.

Benefits

• Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees