Chief Building Engineer

ABM Industries•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

ABM is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to supervise and coordinate the operation and maintenance of a property's mechanical, electrical, and craft services. The role functions as a working group leader and oversees maintenance operations and the property's physical condition to support tenant and client satisfaction within the allotted budget. The Chief Building Engineer supervises maintenance staff, maintains building systems and equipment, supports budgeting and regulatory compliance, and coordinates with management, leasing, and project personnel. The position involves commercial office building operations and may include oversight of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, tenant spaces, air and heating units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switchgear rooms, roof exhausts, and electrical substations. The role also requires regular property inspections, timely reporting, and prompt, courteous assistance to tenants and prospective tenants.

Requirements

At least 5 years of engineering experience at a chief or supervisory level.
Engineering skills applicable to a range of systems, maintenance programs, and engines.
For service engineering positions, ability to apply technical skills to operational issues rather than project-specific work.
Ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide detailed project management for regulatory compliance modifications.
Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Strong employee-relations, coaching, and training skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Computer skills and building automation systems experience.
Working knowledge of energy conservation.
Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements, as required.
Relevant state or local Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC license at the highest applicable level, plus a universal refrigerant recovery license, as required.

Nice To Haves

Commercial office building experience; 5 or more years preferred.
Five or more years of progressive operations experience commensurate with the specific facility.
BOMA-accredited courses.
High-rise Fire Safety Director qualification.
Haz-Mat Certification.
Indoor Air Quality Certification.
LEED Certification.
Formal energy-conservation training.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance operations and the physical condition of the property to support tenant and client satisfaction within the allotted budget.
Develop and maintain ongoing property maintenance operations covering building systems, equipment, preventive maintenance, and tenant spaces for which maintenance is the company's responsibility.
Regularly inspect and evaluate tenant spaces, public areas, and back-of-house areas, and complete and retain inspection reports using current company forms.
Coordinate with management, leasing, and the Corporate Project Manager on maintenance and repair issues.
Order materials and complete work assignments on time and by specified dates.
Perform work within departmental expense plans and assist with capital budgeting.
Manage painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, mechanical, and related maintenance activities.
Notify management when major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, or ventilating equipment are needed.
Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies for maintenance employees.
Oversee compliance with OSHA standards for product use and dilution, equipment safety and use, and blood-borne pathogen precautions and procedures; refer to ABM's manual for OSHA standards.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and recommend measures to improve production.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in resolving them.
Supervise and motivate maintenance staff, including coaching, counseling, evaluating, and training.
Communicate verbally and in writing with employees at all levels.
Attend periodic meetings with management and conduct or participate in safety meetings with staff at designated intervals.
Submit recommendations to management concerning painting, repairs, furnishings, equipment relocation, and space reallocation.
Understand government regulations affecting property operations and ensure the property complies with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements of federal, state, and municipal authorities.
Assist tenants and prospective tenants promptly, courteously, and helpfully.