Lead Building Engineer
About The Position
Camelot Facility Management is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to assist the Director of Facilities with facility operations, preventive maintenance programs, and critical building systems at a LEED Platinum higher education facility in Alexandria, Virginia. This hands-on leadership role serves as the on-site technical lead, supporting maintenance staff, troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating priorities, and helping ensure reliable building operations and quality service to the client and occupants. The role works in conjunction with the off-campus facilities department. The Lead Building Engineer oversees and performs maintenance, inspections, repairs, system monitoring, and preventive maintenance in accordance with safety procedures, company standards, and client expectations. The position involves HVAC, building automation, CMMS, chillers, boilers, electrical and plumbing systems, life safety systems, facility controls, and other critical equipment. Knowledge of OSHA compliance is important; knowledge of solar and rain-harvesting systems is beneficial. The position also involves maintaining records and compliance documentation, coordinating vendors and contractors, managing equipment inventory and spare parts, supporting installations and capital improvements, communicating with clients and occupants, and training and mentoring maintenance personnel. Physical duties include climbing and standing on ladders, bending at the knees, following safe lifting practices, and lifting up to 50 pounds independently.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of commercial building maintenance, facilities management, or facility engineering experience; the qualifications section specifies 10–15 years of facility maintenance experience.
- Experience leading maintenance teams.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC, BAS, CMMS, chillers and cooling towers, boilers and hot water systems, electrical distribution, plumbing, mechanical equipment and controls, and life safety systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex building-system issues independently.
- Experience administering preventive maintenance programs and work order systems.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and workplace safety practices.
- Ability to maintain detailed maintenance records, operating logs, inspection records, and compliance documentation.
- Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and facility management software; knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office products.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must hold applicable trade licenses or certifications required by state or local regulations.
- Must be able to climb and stand on ladders while performing repairs or using tools.
- Must be able to bend at the knees and practice safe lifting standards regularly throughout the day.
- Must typically be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
- Must adhere to LOTO procedures, Hot Work Permit processes, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) requirements, OSHA regulations, company safety standards, safe tool and materials handling, and proper PPE use.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of applicable trade school or college and a related certificate or degree.
- Knowledge of solar and rain-harvesting systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist with overseeing daily facility maintenance operations in conjunction with the off-campus facilities department.
- Lead and support maintenance technicians; train, mentor, and evaluate personnel.
- Prioritize daily maintenance activities and service requests and optimize preventive maintenance programs.
- Monitor and maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
- Troubleshoot complex building-system issues and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment, mechanical rooms, and facility infrastructure.
- Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS), energy management systems, and facility controls.
- Assess the operation of chillers, boilers, pumps, motors, cooling towers, and other critical equipment.
- Maintain operating logs, inspection records, maintenance records, and compliance documentation.
- Administer and optimize preventive maintenance programs through CMMS platforms and work order systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on critical building equipment and systems.
- Support equipment installations, repairs, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
- Coordinate and oversee third-party vendors and contractors.
- Manage inventory and spare parts for facility equipment.
- Ensure work follows safety procedures, company standards, and client expectations.
- Communicate with clients, tenants, contractors, and internal teams.
- Provide timely updates on maintenance requests and work orders to support occupant satisfaction.
Benefits
- Leadership opportunity with a respected facilities services company.
- Diverse and challenging work environment.
- Professional commercial facility setting.
- Strong team culture and support.
- Opportunity to mentor and develop technicians.
- Stable full-time position with long-term growth potential.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Exposure to advanced building systems and technologies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
