Senior Building Engineer - Denver

Urban Villages•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Urban Villages Inc. is seeking a Senior Building Engineer to join their Denver team. This mission-driven company focuses on creating sustainable and impactful properties. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, experience maintaining various commercial building types, and a disciplined attention to detail, with a preference for experience in the downtown Denver market. The Senior Building Engineer will support engineering and maintenance operations for Denver-based commercial and retail properties, leading the engineering team to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all building systems. This role involves managing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and energy management systems, as well as supporting tenant and vendor relationships. The position reports to the Director of Facilities and collaborates closely with the Property Management team.

Requirements

5 years of experience in building engineering operations
A minimum of 2 years of experience in management or supervisory role
Experience with a mixed-use and/or commercial office portfolio highly preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Relevant technical certifications (see recommended list below)
Operation and maintenance of a variety of mechanical tools and small machinery such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, sewer augers, and hand tools
Good oral and written communications and customer service skills, with respect to colleagues, supervisors, vendors, contractors, tenants, and others
Good attention to detail and organization, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient use of PCs, Macs, and standard digital productivity tools (e.g. Office365)
Ability to lift, carry and/or move materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; job duties may also require work to be performed from ladders, rooftops, or mechanical lifts.
Able to read, interpret and understand diagrams and blueprints
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating emergency contact schedule
Absolute discreteness in receiving and handling sensitive information
Valid Colorado driver’s license and insurability under the company’s insurance policy

Nice To Haves

Experience working in downtown Denver
Industry knowledge and professional contacts specific to the Denver market
EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification
Fire/Life Safety certifications
Electrical License
BOC or BOMI Certified Energy Manager
LEED or other sustainability credentials

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance and repairs of facilities equipment and buildings with skilled electrical, plumbing, painting, heating and air conditioning, and mechanical work
Ensure uninterrupted operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, elevators, and building automation systems
Implement and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for all relevant systems and equipment
Lead inspection and adjustments of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment including boilers, water pumps, chiller, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, compressors, and cooling towers
Repair & replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, copper & PVC
Perform carpentry work including the construction, installation, remodeling and repairing of cabinets, partitions, walls, windows, doors, and other carpentry work
Lead facilities inspections to identify building maintenance needs and safety issues
Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of floor coverings such as carpet, tile and wood
Support facilities team in managing fire/life safety programs, emergency response readiness, and inspections
Lead grounds maintenance activities including sidewalk pressure washing
Lead the repair and maintenance of electrical lighting systems and fixtures, such as changing ballast, transformers and bulbs
Operate building automation systems such as Metasys & Tracer and MRI Angus work order management system
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in the engineering team and provide training, mentorship and performance evaluations
Lead the completion of all repair and maintenance records and logs
Collaborate with Director of Facilities, Property Managers and other stakeholders in vendor management and construction management
Collaborate with Director of Facilities, Property Managers and other stakeholders to prioritize and align project goals with business objectives
Facilitate communication and coordination between different teams to ensure seamless integration and execution of projects
Work closely with property managers to support tenant requests and buildouts