Chief Building Engineer

Stream Realty•Nashville, TN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Chief 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.).

Nice To Haves

Related trade certifications preferred.
BOMI SMT/SMT designation preferred.

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.