Lead 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 formed 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, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: 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.

About The Role

The Lead Engineer's primary responsibilities will include the inspections of building system at the office and retail properties, parking garages and other corporate assets within Columbia, Maryland. The Lead 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. Lead Engineer is responsible for licensing and inspection requirements and assisting with supervision of all engineering staff. The Lead Engineer will also assist with budget preparation, bid requests, project/contractor oversight and other duties as assigned.

Compensation: $90-110K plus benefits & bonus based on experience

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Lead and manage a team of 1-3 building engineers including shift schedule changes, overseeing timesheet approvals, and Angus entries.
• Manage team performance and provide feedback and support as needed, address any conflicts that arise, and ensure effective communication within the team, contractors, and contracted services.
• 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.
  
  

About You

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Trade School or Apprenticeship Program preferred.
• Minimum 8 years Facility Maintenance or Trade/Field related experience in office/retail buildings.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• OSHA Standards. OSHA 10 Certification preferred.
• NFPA Standards.
• HVAC-Refrigerant Universal CFC certified
• Maryland Stationary Engineer’s license, Grade 3 or equivalent
• 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.
  
  

Work Environment/Special Physical Demands Or Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
  
  

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc.