Building Engineer

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it’s not just buildings and places that matter, it’s what you do with them that can change the way people live.

We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages, and develops award-winning master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: The Seaport in New York; Downtown Columbia®, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; Teravalis, Phoenix and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Position Summary

The Building Engineer's primary responsibilities will include the inspections of building systems at the office and retail properties, parking garages and other corporate assets within Columbia, Maryland. The Building Engineer will assist with hands on duties as needed related to all property services and work with outside contractors in completing construction, maintenance, and other required projects. The Building Engineer will also assist with budget preparation, bid requests, project/contractor oversight and other duties as assigned.

Compensation: $60-75K plus benefits based on experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Must be able to diagnose issues with building mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and perform maintenance/repairs on air conditioning, heating, electrical and plumbing systems, water and sewer lines, stairs, gates, fences, railings, roofing, tile, carpet, flooring, doors, windows, gas and electric boilers, chillers, walls and ceilings, security system, tile, other equipment as required.

• Respond to AFTER HOURS emergency calls portfolio wide on a rotating basis.
• Maintain and repair tenant and common HVAC systems.
• Estimate cost of work for budgetary purposes; obtain materials necessary to complete building maintenance.
• Maintain fire and life safety standards.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) manuals.
• Member of the facility emergency team and safety inspection team.
• Maintain and repair building equipment and systems.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs, as assigned throughout common areas.
• Ensure Preventative Maintenance schedules are adhered in accordance with the direction of the Operations Manager.
• Effectively interact with tenants and customers to address maintenance issues that arise.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Experience And Skills

• Minimum 2-8 years Facility Maintenance or Trade/Field related experience in office/retail buildings.
• OSHA Standards.
• NFPA Standards.
• Good tenant relations skills.
• Valid Driver’s License if applicable.
• Work with little supervision
• Interact effectively as part of a team
• Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities
• A team player who has the ability to multi-task and is self-directed.
• Build positive working relationships with employees and contractor
• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
• Good problem solver/creative thinker.
• “Can-do” attitude, pro-active and resourceful.
  
  

Education, Certifications And Licenses

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade School or Apprenticeship Program preferred.
• HVAC-Refrigerant Universal CFC certified.
• Maryland Stationary Engineer’s license, Grade 3.
  
  

Work Environment

The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Special Physical Demands Or Requirments

• Climbing, lifting, and walking.
• Operation of a high-lift, motor vehicles, other related equipment.
• Use of computer software as it pertains to building automation systems.
• Indoor and Outdoor exposure.