Lead Building Engineer

MalaceHR•Denver, CO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Facilities Engineer to serve as the primary on-site leader for facility engineering and operations at a large, complex site in Denver, Colorado. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in a leadership position, takes ownership of outcomes, and is passionate about delivering exceptional operational performance. As the single point of contact for site engineering operations, you will lead day-to-day facility management, oversee vendors and subcontractors, and partner directly with on-site clients. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all building systems while maintaining a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. A key objective of this role is achieving and sustaining 100% uptime of critical systems while protecting and enhancing the long-term value of the facility’s assets.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the maintenance, reliability, and continuous operation of all building systems, including fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, generators, UPS, switchgear, lighting, controls, and digital/security systems.
Provide daily leadership, direction, and technical support to on-site maintenance staff, vendors, and subcontractors.
Serve as the primary liaison between site operations, clients, and service providers to ensure alignment and timely resolution of issues.
Maintain and manage the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), ensuring work orders and service requests are completed accurately and on time.
Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs.
Ensure all critical equipment procedures and emergency response processes are clearly documented and well understood by staff, tenants, and contractors.
Conduct regular facility inspections, building rounds, and equipment readings; maintain accurate engineering logs and records.
Identify opportunities for repairs, replacements, upgrades, and capital improvements, and assist with planning and budgeting.
Identify safety hazards and proactively partner with site safety teams to maintain a safe working environment.
Implement and manage safety training programs for staff, vendors, and subcontractors.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, codes, and guidelines related to building infrastructure and operations.
Escalate and document building discrepancies and operational risks as needed.
Supervise and coordinate all facility-related subcontractors, including HVAC, fire/life safety, electrical, landscaping, snow removal, janitorial, pest control, elevators, and security services.
Provide site-specific safety orientation and operational training for all contractors.
Support budget development, invoice coding, and financial controls for assigned areas of responsibility.
Perform and oversee general maintenance activities including light construction, painting, patching, carpentry, plumbing, electrical repairs, and fixture maintenance.
Conduct routine inspections and testing of fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash stations, safety showers, AEDs, first aid kits, and emergency egress lighting.
Coordinate small facility projects such as roofing, paving, electrical and plumbing upgrades.
Manage HVAC and refrigeration maintenance including filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, troubleshooting, and refrigerant checks.
Perform roof inspections and follow up on required repairs.
Oversee dock equipment maintenance including doors, levelers, locks, and lighting.
Coordinate furniture moves and internal employee relocations.
Support snow plowing, snow removal, salting, and snow blowing operations as required.