Chief Building Engineer
Core
Lead 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
physical/clinical work
Required skills
HVAC systems management, electrical and plumbing systems oversight, energy usage monitoring, contractor management, tenant improvement project management, budget preparation, inventory and purchasing control, staff supervision and training, safety protocol enforcement, OSHA/NEC/NFPA compliance, troubleshooting, capital budgeting, energy management, contract administration, blueprint reading, code requirements knowledge, emergency response, tool usage
Preferred skills
CFC Certification, engineering and trade licenses, Microsoft Office proficiency, energy management software systems, CMMS, fire/life safety equipment familiarity
Technologies
Microsoft Office, energy management software systems, CMMS
Responsibilities
Manage HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems; monitor building energy usage; oversee contractor work and tenant improvement projects; prepare budgets and control inventory; supervise and train engineering staff; collaborate with tenants and property managers; conduct equipment inspections and maintain compliance logs; enforce safety protocols and manage lockout/tagout programs; act as primary point of contact for building emergencies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory leadership
