Chief Building Engineer

Building Maintenance Systems Inc. (BMSI)•Tysons Corner, VA

4d•$43 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Building Engineer is a working supervisor responsible for overseeing engineers and/or maintenance mechanics and supporting the operation of a building’s physical plant. The role operates, maintains, and repairs boilers, chillers, auxiliary central plant equipment, and other mechanical and electrical systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical and controls, and water treatment. The position reports to the Property Manager. The Chief Building Engineer supervises the engineering team, oversees contractors, manages the Building Management System (BMS) or Energy Management System, and completes tenant service requests and preventive maintenance. The position is located in Rockville, Maryland, and pays $43 to $45 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

10 years of experience maintaining equipment and systems in commercial buildings.
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and building systems.
History of trades education and training.
High-level experience and skills in operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment.
Basic technology skills to manage work-order applications on a mobile phone and learn to operate Building Automation Systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
CFC Universal certification.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to occasionally work overtime to complete repairs or maintenance that must be performed during off-hours.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting 50 pounds, walking distances, kneeling for one hour, and climbing ladders.

Nice To Haves

DC Steam and/or Maryland Stationary Engineers licenses.

Responsibilities

Support the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and building.
Maintain and repair building mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, furniture, fire, life-safety, and control systems, including pneumatics.
Monitor and maintain refrigeration, water-cooling and air-conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating and hot-water equipment, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
Change light bulbs and ballasts.
Troubleshoot building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems with little or no supervision.
Complete tenant service requests accurately and with minimal disruption to tenants.
Manage the Building Management System (BMS) or Energy Management System.
Maintain maintenance logs and records.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks and follow maintenance and testing routines.
Comply with and support building policies and procedures.
Lead or actively participate in emergency response procedures and technical and safety training programs.
Use proper safety equipment and perform work safely; follow and disseminate safety procedures to the team.
Supervise the engineering team.
Oversee service and repair contractors throughout the building.
Assist with R&M, H, L&P, and capital budget planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.