Colliers International Property Consultants

Lead Building Engineer

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in building/property maintenance or engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and energy management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Availability for on-call after-hours response for emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and check daily operating logs of building utilities.
  • Ensure efficiency in handling building systems and tenant requests at minimal cost.
  • Assist in developing the annual budget and RFP for projects.
  • Demonstrate understanding of operating procedures for cooling towers and boilers.
  • Conduct regular inspections and implement preventative maintenance programs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development in maintenance systems.
  • Flexible working conditions with after-hours opportunities.
  • Engagement with diverse teams and clientele in property management.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced building mechanical systems.
Full Job Description
About you

You're a technical and engineering expert, familiar with maintenance systems and equipment. You bring strong organizational skills, a customer-centric approach and a positive outlook to everything you do.

As the Lead Building Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties. You'll respond to client requests, prioritize and assign work orders, and follow up to ensure minimal downtime. You like to be proactive by conducting regular inspections, alarm testing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs.

You also know how to develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, suppliers and department leaders. And with a keen eye for details, you'll be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.

In this role, you will...
  • Maintain and check daily operating logs for the following: air conditioning, fan units, graph charts, utility meters and general complaints.
  • Ensure that building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost.
  • Assist in the development of the annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects.
  • Demonstrate a clear understating of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.


What you'll bring
  • At least 5 years' experience in building/property maintenance or engineering experience.
  • Solid working knowledge of HVAC systems/maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems and other building mechanical equipment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
  • Flexibility to be on-call to respond to after-hours / weekend emergency requests.


Bonus Skills and Experience
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Working knowledge of work order and preventative maintenance software systems.
  • Holding any necessary/required licenses based on building and jurisdictional requirements.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communications skills.


Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Richmond, Virginia

Approximate Compensation Range for this Role: $44.67/hour to $48.07/hour

Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training."

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

About Colliers International Property Consultants

Colliers International is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 68 countries, our more than 15,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert advice to maximize the value of property for real estate occupiers, owners and investors. For more than 25 years, our experienced leadership team, owning more than 40% of our equity, has delivered industry-leading investment returns for shareholders. In 2019, corporate revenues were more than $3.0 billion ($3.5 billion including affiliates), with $33 billion of assets under management in our investment management segment.
Learn more about Colliers International Property Consultants
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16,780 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
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Founded
1976
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