Senior Building Engineer

SENIOR BUILDING ENGINEER www.bhproperties.com

Company

BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties throughout the Western United States, along with investments in distressed debt and ground leases. The Company is vertically integrated, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, and Houston, and is able to acquire and close transactions without the need for lengthy due diligence periods. Our 31-year track-record and balance sheet allow us to move quickly and creatively, structuring acquisitions to satisfy seller needs in a highly competitive market. Today, the Company owns and operates approximately 10M square feet across 18 states.

POSITION

The Senior Building Engineer will report to the Asset Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing work assignments for Building Engineers who are direct reports
• Oversees the maintenance and repairs for office and retail properties throughout the portfolio
• Handles special work assignments and trouble calls
• Adhere to quality levels and standard practices for all work performed
• Assist in training personnel in proper operating procedures and techniques
• Enforce appropriate safety regulations
• Conduct regular inspections
• Operate mechanical and electrical equipment, which supply the job site with power, heat, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation
• Possess adequate license requirements for the facility
  
  

Overall responsibility for the following functions and tasks:

• Operation of:
• HVAC Systems
• Water Treatment Procedures
• Electrical Equipment
• Implementation and management of:
• Operational Manuals and Logs
• Equipment History Book
• The Safety Program
• The Inventory Control Program
• The Preventive Maintenance Program
• The Daily Engineering Log
• Coordination of:
• Work Order Procedures
• Failure Analysis Procedures
• Vendor Relations
• The Formal Training Program
• Building Management Communications
  
  

• Specifically, the Engineer will perform the following duties:
• Operate, maintain, and repair all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water
• Operate, maintain, and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature
• Operate, maintain, and repair pumps, handling brines, or other secondary refrigerating liquids, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system
• Operate, maintain, and repair air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control
• Operate, maintain, and repair all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and control devices
• Operate, maintain, and repair water filters, softeners, piping, and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains and water lines
• Operate, maintain, and repair all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans
• Operate, maintain, and repair fuel oil systems, including pumps, valves, lines, controls, and fuel tanks
• Operate, maintain, and repair sanitary sewer systems, including sump pumps, basins, water closets, urinals and piping
• Maintain and repair trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems
• Maintain and repair kitchen equipment
• Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for building’s lighting, mechanical, plumbing and control components, including lighting maintenance
• Maintain proper operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls based on seasonal conditions to ensure energy efficient operation
• Maintain all equipment as required per the Preventive Maintenance Program. The Preventive Maintenance Program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer’s required service specifications
• Maintain life safety and security systems
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by building management
  

Qualifications

• At least eight years of general maintenance experience, preferably within the commercial real estate industry
• Basic computer skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally internally within the organization and externally with tenants, vendors and other outside parties
• Must possess strong work ethic
• Yardi work order experience a plus
  
  

Compensation

We offer an excellent compensation package along with a chance to grow and develop with a well-capitalized, privately held, entrepreneurial investment group understanding that it is not just a job, but a career. For immediate consideration please submit your resume with salary requirements. Resumes submitted with salary requirements will be considered a priority.

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