Lead Maintenance Building Engineer

B.F. Saul Company•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Responsible for the efficient and continual operation and maintenance of a Class A Office and Retail mixed-use property in Alexandria, Virginia. The Lead Engineer provides the physical labor necessary for all preventive maintenance, repairs and renovation programs as required. The Lead Building Engineer will maintain the building in compliance with the guidelines established for the Property. The Lead Engineer will communicate effectively and efficiently with tenants, contactors, and vendors in a manner that promotes a positive image of the property and building management.

Requirements

Skilled in building maintenance, including hands on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general repairs.
Direct experience with equipment, tools, materials and safety protocols.
Excellent customer service work history.
Proven experience as a Lead Engineer in a full-service commercial office building.
Demonstrated Strong Leadership and Management skills.
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Proficient Microsoft Office user.
Advanced knowledge of EMS/BAS.
Ability to read and analyze Blueprints and construction documents.
Manage and Program access control systems.
Can prepare and implement a Repair and Maintenance expense budget within guidelines.
Able to prepare written RFPs to obtain complete and competitive bids.
Minimum (5) five years’ work experience as a Lead or Chief Building Engineer in a commercial property.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Engineering License Required
DC 3rd Class Engineer’s License
Maryland Stationary Grade 1 License or Equivalent.
Virginia HVAC License, or Equivalent.
CFC Universal Refrigerant Certification.
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to perform maintenance duties for an office property including but not limited to some heavy lifting, working with hand tools, climbing ladders, crawling into and around equipment, reading instruments, and using computers.

Nice To Haves

Accredited Coursework for Building Maintenance, Construction, Property Management.
Experience with Building Energy Standards and Energy Star
SMA/SMT/FMA and LEED designation(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the repair, preventive maintenance, and operation of assigned property.
Maintains building and site equipment for proper operation, troubleshooting and repair work or calling for third party vendors as required.
Advanced knowledge of major building operating systems to include but are not limited to multiple complex HVAC/condenser systems, energy management platform (EMS/BAS), electrical, life safety, elevator, plumbing, fire alarm and security systems.
Provide leadership and supervision to building staff in duties requiring physical labor, preventive maintenance, completion of routine testing as required by the City of Alexandria and national code, correction of emergency conditions, and other related tasks.
Daily inspection of property to ensure that the building is in good operating order and appearance.
Monitor and adjust mechanical systems via the building’s EMS/BAS to provide maximum indoor comfort and energy efficiency.
Manage all building contracts to include but not limited to elevator maintenance, fire/life/safety, water treatment, waste removal and recycling programs, parking operations, cleaning/day-porter, security patrol service, access control system, pest control, landscape maintenance.
Conduct routine cleaning inspections with cleaning vendor representative.
Oversee ongoing, multiple renovation projects and property upgrades.
Operate and maintain web-based work ticket/tenant alerts and preventive maintenance platform.
Provide proper documentation of incident reports through company insurance portal.
Ensure that tenant requests are completed in a timely manner.
Proactively communicate planned maintenance, system outages, and emergencies.
Professional interaction and collaboration between building staff, tenants and other departments.
Demonstrate a positive customer service attitude, emphasizing the importance of tenant satisfaction and retention.
On a 24-hour basis, respond as necessary to any building emergencies.
Take necessary steps to safeguard or minimize damage to property.
Coordinate, supervise and participate in snow and ice removal during weather emergencies.
Procure competitive bids for preventive and corrective services, manage project to completion.
Participate in the cross training of other properties as assigned.
Collaborate with multiple departments within the company.
Other building related duties as assigned.