Lead Building Engineer

CBRE • Dallas, TX

106d

About The Position

The Lead Building Engineer is responsible for performing complex preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment, machinery, and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Working under general direction, the engineer monitors building system operations and performance, utilizing critical specialized knowledge required at the client site.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and eight or more years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration, and/or HVAC.
• Universal CFC certification required.
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, including mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.
• Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks.
• Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems efficiently to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
• Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.
• Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation, and locksmith tasks.
• Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Uses PC and/or PDA for work order system, email, ESS, and training.
• Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED