Lead Building Engineer

ABM Industries•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Lead Engineer supports the daily operation, maintenance, and performance of building engineering systems at Galleria 400, a 19-story commercial office building. The role helps maintain a safe, comfortable, reliable, and professional environment for tenants, visitors, and building personnel. It coordinates preventive maintenance, troubleshoots equipment, assists with building automation system (BAS) operations, monitors fire and life safety systems, and supports the Chief Engineer in daily engineering activities. The Lead Engineer provides direction and technical support to assigned engineering personnel, helps prioritize maintenance and repair work, and communicates operational concerns to the Chief Engineer. The position works closely with property management, contractors, tenants, vendors, engineering staff, and key client representatives, with a strong focus on tenant comfort, customer service, safety, accurate documentation, and building-system reliability. The role reports directly to the Chief Engineer. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position may require additional hours, after-hours work, or emergency response based on operational needs and applicable policies. It involves work throughout the building, including mechanical and electrical rooms, equipment areas, and authorized rooftop areas, and may involve walking stairs and working around building systems and equipment.

Requirements

Current EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
Working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and general building engineering operations.
Basic knowledge of building automation systems and HVAC controls.
Knowledge of fire and life safety procedures and emergency response protocols.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate technical findings.
Understanding of preventive maintenance practices and work order documentation.
Ability to follow established safety procedures and building operating policies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Professional customer service and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a commercial office building or comparable multi-story facility.
Experience supporting BAS platforms, HVAC controls, and mechanical equipment.
Experience coordinating contractors, inspections, and equipment repairs.
Familiarity with electrical safety, LOTO, and applicable OSHA requirements.
Additional relevant trade certifications, technical training, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Support the daily operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building mechanical systems.
Perform and coordinate preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Troubleshoot equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor operating conditions and respond to equipment alarms and tenant service requests.
Maintain maintenance records, equipment logs, inspection reports, work orders, service histories, and contractor documentation.
Help assess equipment conditions and identify repair, replacement, and capital improvement needs.
Coordinate contractor access, repairs, inspections, and service activities.
Support energy-efficiency initiatives and ensure equipment operates within established parameters.
Monitor BAS alarms, schedules, temperature setpoints, and equipment status; assist with troubleshooting controls, sensors, actuators, and communications issues.
Escalate complex controls issues and abnormal conditions to the Chief Engineer or a qualified BAS service provider; support BAS service calls, testing, and repair documentation.
Help maintain appropriate building temperatures and indoor comfort across occupied floors.
Support routine inspections and testing coordination for applicable fire and life safety equipment; report deficiencies affecting occupant safety or emergency readiness.
Follow emergency response procedures, impairment procedures, applicable fire codes, and building emergency protocols; coordinate with authorized contractors and building management.
Do not perform regulated fire-system work beyond training, qualifications, or authorization.
Provide daily direction and technical support to assigned engineering personnel and assist the Chief Engineer in prioritizing work orders, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs.
Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and professional conduct; ensure assigned tasks are completed correctly and documented.
Help train engineering personnel on equipment operation, maintenance, safety requirements, and building standards.
Communicate staffing, equipment, operational, safety, and recurring equipment concerns to the Chief Engineer and escalate significant issues through the established reporting structure.
Support compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment requirements, and workplace safety procedures.
Respond professionally and promptly to tenant concerns; prioritize comfort, minimize disruption, provide service updates and repair timelines, and follow through on requests.
Coordinate work affecting occupied offices, law firms, training rooms, and call center operations, maintaining discretion in sensitive or business-critical areas.
Assist with reviewing service proposals, inspections, audits, emergency preparedness activities, operational reporting, and identification of necessary repairs.
Help maintain an organized engineering shop, mechanical rooms, and equipment areas.
Support building start-up activities, daily inspections, and service coordination, and respond appropriately to urgent engineering issues under established emergency and on-call procedures.