Chief Building Engineer
Core
Leads the Engineering team to oversee building maintenance, repair, and operations ensuring tenant satisfaction, safety, and efficiency.
Role type
Senior facility operations manager (building engineering)
Builds
Operational reliability of commercial real estate assets
Domain
Commercial real estate / Building Operations
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
HVAC systems management, electrical and plumbing systems oversight, energy usage monitoring, contractor management, tenant improvement project management, budget preparation, inventory control, staff supervision and training, safety protocol enforcement, OSHA/NEC/NFPA compliance, troubleshooting, capital budgeting, contract administration, blueprint reading, emergency response coordination
Preferred skills
CFC Certification, engineering and trade licenses, energy management software proficiency, CMMS usage, fire/life safety equipment familiarity
Technologies
Microsoft Office, energy management software systems, CMMS
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of building maintenance including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems; Monitor building energy usage and ensure efficient operations; Oversee contractor work and manage tenant improvement projects; Prepare budgets; control inventory and purchasing; Supervise, train, and evaluate Engineering staff; Conduct thorough inspections to ensure systems are operating efficiently; Enforce compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFC, NFPA regulations and manage safety protocols; Act as primary point of contact for building emergencies; Perform physically demanding tasks such as climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 pounds
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities