Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Building Engineer to support our Facilities Management client in Southfield, MI. This individual will oversee a team of 2 Maintenance Technicians and maintain 2 Class A Commercial office buildings comprising of a total of 34 stories, 2 400-ton chillers, and 4 hydronic boilers. This individual is responsible for preventative maintenance, being a liaison between the maintenance team and the clients, managing work orders, escalating emergency repairs, annual budgeting, monitoring Building Automation System, and timekeeping/ payroll.
Key Responsibilities
Apply engineering operation and maintenance standards to ensure safety, efficiency, and operational longevity for all HVAC and MEP related equipment
Coordinate, oversee, and participate in the successful completion of assigned duties of the Engineering group as directed by the Chief Engineer
Prioritize assigned tasks to the Engineering group and execute necessary changes
Act without approval to ensure that standards are maintained in the absence of the Property manager and / or Chief Engineer
Ensure adequate supply of common and special parts, supplies, tools, equipment, and materials required by the Engineering group
Assist in the administration of the Preventive Maintenance program to ensure records are accurate and complete, tasks are performed on schedule, and historic data is preserved
Prepare Engineering group labor reports and time records as directed by the Engineering Manager
Actively lead energy conservation initiatives and reports.
Direct subordinates to ensure strict adherence to start, lunch, and stop times
Direct subordinates to ensure optimum productivity and time management
Provide support to Property Manager and Chief Engineer to ensure compliance with all governmental codes, laws, and regulations
Supervise and coordinate contractor activities as directed and needed for the property
Develop and maintain favorable professional relationships with tenants by providing prompt and courteous response to Tenant Service Requests in Workspeed
Demonstrate willingness to accept new and challenging assignments
Prepare preliminary employee evaluations as directed by the Chief Engineer
Coordinate engineer shifts, time off, on-call schedule and overtime as needed to obtain the least cost to the Company for labor services
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Skills and Requirements
7 total years of HVAC, plumbing, electrical experience in a Commercial Building environment
5 years of experience in a leadership role (managing a minimum of 1-2 direct reports at a time)
CMMS or other work order system experience
Building Automation System (BAS) experience
Operating budgets and CapEx planning
Experience working directly with clients
High School Diploma or GED equivalent - Additional Degrees or certifications
Office building experience
