Chief Building Engineer

Description

• Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional and positive manner with clients, vendors, coworkers, etc.
• Partner with contracted vendors and ensure quality of work performed by them
• Promote and maintain a positive working environment in alignment with Kidder Mathews values
• Support and participate in annual operating and capital budgeting process as requested
• Review, monitor and/or draft scope of services/specifications for contracted services
• Provide direction or supervision to contracted vendors and contractors ensuring quality of work is completed as expected
• Direct supervisory responsibility for up to 6 Building Engineers and/or Maintenance Technicians
• Conduct regular team meetings and safety trainings
• Manage and lead team of Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, training, development, evaluation and disciplinary action of employees
• Ensure scheduled inspections are completed and turned in on time; perform inspections on assigned properties
• Participate in property tours or meetings with clients
• Provide feedback to Property Manager regarding needed repairs, special services, etc.
• Maintain quality appearance of property to Kidder Mathews and Client’s standards
• Respond to and resolve tenant service requests (e.g. running toilets, leaking faucets, etc.)
• Ensure routine and scheduled maintenance and custodial tasks are completed (e.g. change HVAC filters, rebuild faucets, fix toilets, clear roof drains, etc.); perform these tasks on assigned properties
• Use a variety of hand and power tools following all safety practices
• Ensure noted items on inspection checklists which require additional follow up are resolved and/or communicated to the Property Manager
• Provide coaching, direction and leadership to employees in order to achieve portfolio, company and client results
• Read and interpret manuals, constructions drawings, diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and tasks
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment is maintained and that all safety procedures are being followed
• Ensure that all accidents and any potential safety hazards are reported immediately
• Develop and implement the preventative maintenance program for the portfolio
• Partner with management to develop specifications for contracted services

Requirements

• Ability to provide small hand tools as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to use relevant technology including work order system and smart phone
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve
• High School diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance and the ability to be covered by our insurer; maintain an O7C electrical certification where applicable
• 10+ years’ experience operating relevant computer hardware/software (e.g. HVAC, security, MS Office, Work order system, smart phones, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment
• 10+ years’ experience in commercial building maintenance or related field
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
• Available to work overtime and be on call as needed
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and sometimes more than 10 pounds and rarely over 50 pounds. The employee must frequently climb a ladder. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently drive an automobile.
• Must have dependable vehicle capable of transporting needed tools/equipment (e.g. ladder, power washer, hand tools, power tools, etc.)
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and mediate difficult client situations
• Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision and lead by example
• 3+ years in a direct supervisory role
• Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
• Professional, clean and neat appearance
• Demonstrated initiative and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge of typical office building systems (e.g. mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, HVAC, security systems, plumbing, etc.)
• Ability to speak, write and understand English

Benefits

• Ability to obtain an employee fidelity bond

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance