What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Engineer position at Brightpath Associates LLC?
SUMMARY
The Building Engineer is responsible for the physical operations of assigned properties, ensuring high project performance is met based on established goals and benchmarks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Portfolio Management
Manage maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements for assigned buildings. Including all building systems – mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, elevator/escalator, building envelope
Identify, recommend, and implement preventative and on-going maintenance programs to preserve and/or upgrade building systems
Stay abreast of latest technologies as related to building systems and equipment
Manage Energy Management System programs, perform in-house programming and develop computer-based graphics to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems while considering occupant comfort, efficiency and minimizing operating costs
Vendor Management
Manage vendor relationships effectively to ensure service expectations and contract obligations are met and costs are within budget and/or opportunities for expense savings are achieved
Oversee and inspect work performed by outside contractors seeing that the contract specifications are followed, and work is completed in a timely manner
Competitively bid service agreements as necessary
Provide quality assurance to all proposed work that will impact building systems by reviewing plans (approving or denying) to maintain building standards. Complete intermittent inspections to confirm work is being completed according to plan
Work closely with building security and day janitors to ensure seamless delivery of building services to customers
CORE COMPETENCIES
Able to demonstrate strong problem-solving techniques
Values the importance of great customer service
Must excel at performing work accurately and thoroughly
Knows how to write and verbally communicate in a professional manner
Must be proficient in working with, and understanding, commercial building HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire & life safety systems, construction, carpentry, painting, and roofing
Able to work independently and proactively
Should be able to actively listen to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others using tact, courtesy, and good judgment
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Seven-plus years of experience as a building engineer (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, FLS, carpentry, construction) working with a similar portfolio as that of ours
EPA/Refrigerant Certification is a must
BOC I & II – Building Operators Certification is required
SMT BOMA is required and working towards SMA BOMA is desired
LME – license is a plus
LBME – license is required
General knowledge of building codes, electrical standards (24-480v), water treatment standards, and building operation standards
Ability to read and understand blueprints, and associated design documents
Exhibit strong skills working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Energy Management System based software
Bachelor’s degree is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent education is a minimum requirement
