Lead Building Engineer

SUMMARY: Koelbel and Company currently owns and manages a portfolio of office, retail and flex space in the Denver Metro Area and is seeking an experienced Lead Building Engineer. This position will be responsible for operation, repair, and maintenance of building related mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers, expansion joints, and other building, mechanical, and life safety systems. Requires both oversight and hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and replacements. Work involves the lifting of heavy mechanical equipment and apparatus and may be performed in areas of extreme heat or cold. Responsible for routine and preventive maintenance work. Receives and responds to service calls and works with tenants and vendors in a proactive customer service manner, takes immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns. Available and on-call per an on-call schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and/or oversee the day-to-day efficient operation, maintenance and repair of all building and site systems for assigned properties. Building systems include but are not limited to HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying, and fire protection.
• Conducts timely site inspections/walk-throughs of properties with corrective action plans for deficiencies.
• Assist in, or oversee the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on a scheduled basis. Follow inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventative maintenance and loss control programs and create programs where needed. Coordinate, conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventative maintenance and loss control.
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on a scheduled basis. Follow inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventative maintenance and loss control programs and create programs where needed. Coordinate, conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventative maintenance and loss control.
• Promote and maintain a high standard in the operation and appearance of the property.
• Effectively communicate to the appropriate party/parties the status and activity of building operations and conditions and promptly report any potential or existing problems.
• Makes recommendations for physical repairs and/or replacements.
• Receive work assignments, plan and/or generate work to be performed and obtain necessary tools, equipment, and materials. Complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Define scope of work, solicit vendor bids as appropriate.
• Coordinates maintenance requests and monitors the performance of contract services.
• Ensure that mechanical/electrical system maintenance is being performed. Including life safety and maintaining a written record of all testing and alarm activations.
• Maintain logs on daily activities and events as required.
• Accurately complete tenant requests, repair work and related records for the respective site/building as required while maintaining positive tenant relations. Follow applicable government/local authority requirements (e.g. Orders of Condition) and other records for assigned property.
• Promote, establish, and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication, routine follow-up, and high level of customer service.
• Provide technical support and assist in the training and upgrading of skills of less experienced staff in a mentoring, encouraging manner.
• Inform the property owner of any insurance claims (i.e. damage, flood, fire, slip & fall, etc.).
• Provide proper care of the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms. Keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms and common areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Available to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs as needed. Respond to after-hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including but not limited to snow and ice removal), power outage and other related situations including clean-up activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding building, company operations with tenants, vendors, brokers etc.

Technical Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner including ability to delegate such tasks as required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of climbing ladders
• Universal CFC Certification, appropriate city licenses, SMA or SMT preferred.

Values:

Sense of Urgency – Understands time of the essence. Works diligently and efficiently to complete required tasks on or ahead of schedule. Drives hard for completion of projects and tasks.

Perseverance - Overcomes resistance or setbacks related to all aspects of the job. Is undaunted in the face of adversity. Anticipates and accepts challenges are normal and recognizes true skill comes from overcoming such challenges.

Committed - Believes in and is motivated by the job’s mission. Is passionate about real estate and energized by the outcomes of the work.

Attentive to Detail – Focuses on minor details to ensure work quality and risk mitigation. Understands all aspects of the projects necessary to prevent small issues from becoming problems. Coordinates information such that all team members and vendors are working with the appropriate knowledge about the required tasks.

Problem Solver - Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Identifies the cause of issues and uses critical thinking to work through an implement a plan of action to solve the problem. Develops alternative solutions when the initial plan does not work. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Organized – Prioritizes and plans work activities. Anticipates issues and sets goals and objectives. Organizes information in a way that other team members can quickly access and understand it.

Caring – Is compassionate towards team members, clients, and vendors. Understands their motivations and emotions and works to be supportive.

Competencies

· Managing Vendors – Includes appropriate vendors in planning, decision making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for vendors activities.

· Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures.

· Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

· General Requirements – Meets the requirements of the Employee Handbook as it relates to Diversity, Ethics, Organizational Support, Professionalism, and Attendance and Punctuality.

Additional Requirements

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Applications, and building and automation system software.

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language Skills – Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively with tenants, vendors, subcontractors, customers, or other team members.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 10 years of related experience.
• Clean valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Clean background check.
• Will be required to perform off-site duties through the use of a personal vehicle.