The Building Engineer oversees the maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, repair, and updating of building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing to optimize efficiency and performance. This role involves conducting regular building inspections to identify and address HVAC issues, water leaks, and climate control concerns, ensuring the operational integrity of alarm systems. The engineer also collaborates with external vendors for specialized tasks such as snow removal, sprinkler system repairs, and the installation of new equipment, enhancing facility safety and functionality.
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1. Building Engineer, Heritage Building Services, Boston, MA
Job Summary:
- Periodically inspect the mechanical systems thoroughly for potential problems and ensure the longevity of all mechanical systems
- Develop and assign preventative maintenance work and keep a log of results after completion
- Handle the day-to-day operating problems, preventative maintenance and tenant service requests
- Schedule, purchase for, and complete major/routine inspections/overhaul/cleaning of all building mechanical systems
- Order supplies and materials necessary for building maintenance
- Responsible for meeting with contractors, vendors, inspectors, etc.
- Provide "Mission-Critical", 24x7 emergency support in response to incidents and create solutions for resolution and prevention of recurrences
- Reactive and Preventative maintenance on building systems related to MEP
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to equipment usage and life expectancy
- Work with outside vendors on equipment inspection and analysis and provide recommendations accordingly
Skills on Resume:
- Mechanical Systems (Hard Skills)
- Preventative Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- Contractor Management (Soft Skills)
- Emergency Response (Soft Skills)
- Technical Expertise (Hard Skills)
2. Building Engineer, Dynamic Engineering Consultants, Las Vegas, NV
Job Summary:
- Maintain and repair all mechanical functions of commercial properties.
- Perform various inspections and follow-up on deficiencies to improve/maintain the physical appearance and mechanical integrity of the property
- Respond to tenant calls in a commercial environment regarding emergency and maintenance issues.
- Understand OSHA guidelines and how to ensure that all equipment is maintained to guidelines/standards.
- Responsible for reading and following written and oral instructions.
- Convey thoughts and recommendations orally and/or in writing to supervisors, contractors and others to resolve building-related problems.
- Operate and use necessary manual and power-driven tools.
- Perform inspection and preventative maintenance procedures.
- Respond immediately to emergencies (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.)
- Comply with all applicable safety codes, regulations, governmental agencies and company directives as they relate to building operations.
- Coordinate with building cleaning staff, and issue Purchase Orders to maintain supplies and consumable inventory.
- Responsible for monitoring and supervising contractors.
Skills on Resume:
- Mechanical Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Deficiency Management (Hard Skills)
- Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
- OSHA Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Instruction Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Tool Proficiency (Hard Skills)
- Preventative Maintenance (Hard Skills)
3. Building Engineer, Sterling Construction Company, Minneapolis, MN
Job Summary:
- Administer inventory control programs and systems to ensure the availability of parts and supplies.
- Administer all necessary services to maintain and enhance the value, operating efficiency, and physical appearance of the property.
- Provide Prompt and courteous responses to tenant work order requests within the guidelines.
- Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with Property Staff, vendors/contractors, peers, and tenants.
- Respond appropriately to and assist emergency response personnel, at any time when on duty or call.
- Ensure compliance with the emergency procedures for each property in conjunction with local jurisdiction and property management guidelines.
- Operate, and perform maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC-related equipment
- Accurately record work performed for department and regulatory archives.
- Read and understand building layouts, equipment specifications and blueprints.
Skills on Resume:
- Inventory Control (Hard Skills)
- Property Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Interpersonal Skills (Soft Skills)
- Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
- Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
- Technical Proficiency (Hard Skills)
- Documentation (Hard Skills)
4. Building Engineer, Premier Real Estate Holdings, Miami, FL
Job Summary:
- Monitor meters and other instruments attached to the equipment
- Conduct building tours each shift, take regular instrument readings, and keep a log of the equipment’s operation.
- Inspect equipment and look for any parts that need adjustment, lubrication, or repair
- Make minor repairs or completely overhaul equipment, depending on the situation.
- Keep records of all the routine service and repair activities
- Responsible for the oversight of Building HVAC mechanical, electrical and plumbing as well as preventative maintenance
- Ensure proper comfort conditions for tenants and common areas
- Handle day-to-day maintenance work orders and repairs, and exterior maintenance
- Be available after hours, carry cell phone and be a first responder for emergencies
- Utilize Delta BMS for equipment operations, monitoring and response.
Skills on Resume:
- Technical proficiency (Hard Skills)
- Attention to detail (Soft Skills)
- Mechanical aptitude (Hard Skills)
- Record-keeping (Hard Skills)
- HVAC knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Problem-solving (Soft Skills)
- Time management (Soft Skills)
5. Building Engineer, Capitol Building Services, Sacramento, CA
Job Summary:
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of buildings, equipment and systems.
- Diagnose the root cause of equipment and system failures and implement the appropriate resolution.
- Responsible for operation and maintenance of chillers, air handlers, make-up air, condensing units, VAV and VRF systems
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of emergency generator, standpipe/sprinkler and fire alarm, ejectors, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintain all equipment spaces in clean, inspection-ready condition at all times.
- Perform skilled and semi-skilled assignments in disciplines such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall
- Daily use of department CMMS system for scheduling and tracking preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
- Work independently to prioritize, schedule and coordinate multiple activities while ensuring that all quality, safety and regulatory standards are met.
- Oversee contracted vendors for scheduled service and special projects.
- Available for planned off-hour or weekend support necessary to sustain school readiness.
Skills on Resume:
- Preventative Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- HVAC System (Hard Skills)
- Facility Equipment (Hard Skills)
- Multidisciplinary Skills (Hard Skills)
- CMMS Proficiency (Hard Skills)
- Coordination (Soft Skills)
6. Building Engineer, Foundation Real Estate Services, Memphis, TN
Job Summary:
- Performs extensive building maintenance and groundskeeping duties for internal and external building operations including environmental control systems, generators, etc.
- Provides technical input and functions as the primary resource for internal and external customers.
- Operates and maintains facilities and building equipment, tools and machinery.
- Uses best practices to troubleshoot and repair equipment and system issues.
- Performs preventative maintenance, repair and/or installation in connection with mechanical equipment and building systems
- Inspects buildings, sites and equipment for needed repair/maintenance based on local, state and federal regulations.
- Respond and make decisions on behalf of the company when building systems fail or during emergencies.
- Manages communication and maintains effective working relationships with all vendors.
- Works directly with vendors to create accurate and efficient blueprints for building improvements.
- Assists with vendor contract negotiations, requests quotes for necessary work ensures work is completed on time and within specified requirements
Skills on Resume:
- Building Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Technical Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Operation (Hard Skills)
- Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Preventative Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
7. Building Engineer, Eclipse Engineering Group, Indianapolis, IN
Job Summary:
- Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside vendors
- Participates in audit walkthroughs regarding facilities operations.
- Develops capital improvement budget for annual review
- Determines how to most appropriately use the approved funding to ensure facility uptime and ensure department expenditures meet budget requirements.
- Provides on-going and consistent support to all areas of the department
- Assisting with the preparation and planning of projects, participating in project meetings
- Helping to create cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects.
- On-call response to unplanned after-hour facility emergencies and snow days.
- Conduct regular and ongoing building inspection tours to ensure that general maintenance and aesthetic issues are identified and appropriate resolution is initiated.
- Participate in the identification and planning of facility and equipment improvements for inclusion in the annual operating and capital budgets.
Skills on Resume:
- Vendor Management (Hard Skills)
- Audit Participation (Hard Skills)
- Budgeting (Hard Skills)
- Financial Management (Hard Skills)
- Supportive Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Cost-Benefit Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
8. Building Engineer, Monumental Building Consultants, Richmond, VA
Job Summary:
- Ensure that buildings and surrounding areas are free of garbage and other debris daily.
- Maintain work orders in the YARDI software program and respond appropriately.
- Responsible for daily checking buildings for graffiti and removing
- Responsible for checking buildings for security issues and responding.
- Responsible for downloading security footage and meeting with authorities.
- Inspect roofs and drains semi-annually, clean and repair
- Inspect all security and fire alarm systems regularly to ensure they are in proper working order.
- Responsible for maintaining all lighting systems within buildings on time.
- Responsible for performing maintenance on mechanical systems
- Perform preventative maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and other minor repairs.
- Troubleshoot appliances, replace parts, and clear drains.
- Inspect new construction and building improvements in place
Skills on Resume:
- Facilities Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Software Proficiency (Hard Skills)
- Security Management (Hard Skills)
- Graffiti Removal (Hard Skills)
- Alarm Systems Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Lighting Systems Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Repair and Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Construction Inspection (Hard Skills)
9. Building Engineer, Continental Building Company, Oklahoma City, OK
Job Summary:
- Perform maintenance for apartment turnovers
- Coordinate with residential property managers and vendors for smooth and timely transitions.
- Keep electrical, phone rooms, shops and all other common-use rooms clean at all times.
- Help maintain building key log, and perform lock and door repair
- Schedule and meet with contractors and inspect completed work.
- Responsible for on-call, and rotation scheduled by the supervisor.
- Purchase supplies in compliance with Samis’ policies and procedures.
- Represent Samis with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
- Adhere to Samis’s policies and support management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.
- Serve as a representative of Samis with tenants and contractors.
- Order supplies and materials necessary for building maintenance
- Responsible for meeting with contractors, vendors, inspectors, etc.
Skills on Resume:
- Maintenance Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Time Management (Soft Skills)
- Attention to Detail (Soft Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
- Vendor Management (Hard Skills)
- Supply Management (Hard Skills)
- Professionalism (Soft Skills)
10. Building Engineer, Prestige Worldwide Properties, Louisville, KY
Job Summary:
- Address all tenant concerns, issues and complaints in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain a cordial business relationship with all tenants in buildings
- Make sure all building systems are working properly.
- Responsible for police grounds and interior common areas daily
- Supervise and coordinate all contractor work within the building
- Responsible for cooperating with and helping TI personnel
- Manage distribution and control of tenant keys
- Perform minor maintenance and repair tasks, i.e. change light bulbs
- Generate necessary service contracts for vendors/contractors
- Responsible for reviewing and approving vendor/contractor invoices
Skills on Resume:
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Facilities Management (Hard Skills)
- Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Teamwork (Soft Skills)
- Attention to Detail (Hard Skills)
- Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)
11. Building Engineer, Liberty Building Systems, Columbus, OH
Job Summary:
- Monitor and make changes to the Energy Management System, start/stop times, temperatures, etc.
- Evaluate any problem areas and come up with solutions before they become critical issues
- Maintain a property status report and issue to building management biweekly
- Meet with building management to keep them informed of building issues or any other areas of concern
- Know the specific duties of the Emergency Evacuation plan and be thoroughly familiar with the procedures in the building operation manual
- Periodically inspect the mechanical systems thoroughly for potential problems and ensure the longevity of all mechanical systems
- Develop and assign preventative maintenance work and keep a log of results after completion
- Handle the day-to-day operating problems, preventative maintenance and tenant service requests
- Schedule, purchase for, and complete major/routine inspections/overhaul/cleaning of all building mechanical systems
- Keep aware of emerging technology and how it may impact building equipment/services
- Minimize operating expenses through energy-saving technology as well as competitive bidding of contracts
Skills on Resume:
- Technical Proficiency (Hard Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
- Communication(Soft Skills)
- Emergency Procedures (Hard Skills)
- Mechanical Systems (Hard Skills)
- Preventative Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Tenant Service (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
12. Building Engineer, Orion Property Group, Kansas City, MO
Job Summary:
- Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and update building operating systems and equipment.
- Performing minor and major repair work and general preventative maintenance of the HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure efficient operation.
- Perform building checks for HVAC problems, water leaks, climate control, etc. and alarm checks.
- Work with outside vendors on snow removal issues, sprinkler system repair, installation of new equipment, and plumbing projects.
- Responsible for the adjustment of heating and cooling equipment to maintain the proper comfort and control for employees and tenants.
- Initiate adjustments of sprinkler systems for proper watering of grounds during dry or wet seasons
- Responsible for repairing sprinkler lines or coordinating such repairs.
- Ensure employee safety by making walk-throughs of the grounds and parking lots
- Ensure proper lighting in all areas by replacing bulbs and ballasts and updating to energy-efficient lighting
- Utilize knowledge and skills to conserve energy for the organization and minimize expenses through appropriate building and grounds maintenance.
Skills on Resume:
- Technical Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Preventative Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Diagnostics (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Management (Hard Skills)
- Comfort Control (Hard Skills)
- Grounds Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Soft Skills)
- Energy Conservation (Hard Skills)
13. Building Engineer, Pinnacle Structural Engineers, Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Respond to facility work requests in the areas of safety, building operating systems and service requests.
- Ensure the proper level of clean towels, soap, paper products and other supplies for the wellness center
- Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and records.
- Set company clocks for the beginning and end of Daylight Savings Time
- Check and maintain the emergency lighting system.
- Responsible for upkeep of maintenance areas, such as electric rooms, boiler rooms, and equipment rooms.
- Conduct research and provide recommendations regarding the resolution of issues and/or challenges
- Work with service users to ensure recommendations are represented clearly.
- Maintain and operate Plant Equipment such as steam boilers, compressed air, chilled water, hot and cold water, demineralized water, and associated pipework
- Responsible for the maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment and storage
- Responsible for the maintenance and operation of all plant and office HVAC
- Manage and coordinate minor projects such as installation and commissioning of plant and equipment, procurement of services and parts and management of contractors
Skills on Resume:
- Facility Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Time Management (Hard Skills)
- Emergency Systems (Hard Skills)
- Technical Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Research (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
14. Building Engineer, Paramount Building Services, Milwaukee, WI
Job Summary:
- Inspect building systems including fire alarms, fire sprinklers, mechanical/HVAC, electrical plumbing, roof systems, doors and loading equipment
- Schedule inspections and maintenance for building systems including Fire Life Safety, Plumbing, HVAC/Mechanical and Electrical.
- Perform assigned repairs, emergency repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Provide recommendations and observations to PM/APM regarding any building systems and components.
- Respond to work orders for overall maintenance tasks and tenant requests approved by
- PM/APM and address, and updating work orders with additional details upon completion.
- Assist the PM/APM with the “move-in” and “move-out” process, including completing any repairs, maintenance and minor alterations
- Inspect and ensure that all vacant spaces are well-maintained and secure.
- Maintain logs and reports necessary for the overall operation of the property or portfolio.
- Professionally represent the Company in all dealings with tenants, visitors, vendors, customers and brokers.
- Support the PM/APM with the review of maintenance, recurring service agreements and construction proposals and agreements.
- Assist the PM/APM with the oversight of all outside contracted work, general repair and maintenance, recurring services and construction
Skills on Resume:
- Building Systems (Hard Skills)
- Maintenance Scheduling (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Tenant Interaction (Soft Skills)
- Move-in/Move-out Process (Hard Skills)
- Vacant Space Management (Hard Skills)
- Contract Management (Hard Skills)
15. Building Engineer, HighTower Building Management, Nashville, TN
Job Summary:
- Responsible for Jenkins build end-to-end setup including build job development.
- Responsible for InstallShield Windows application installer (Java and VS application).
- Be a single point of contact for all builds in the end-to-end pipelines for all current products.
- Migrate Jenkins legacy jobs from the old build master to the new Jenkins version.
- Work with developers to extend and reconfigure build slaves and other aspects of the build pipeline
- Maintain the build environment for all products, including tracking changes and ensuring a disaster recovery plan.
- Manage/track licenses and annual renewals for purchased software used within the build system.
- Support the CI/CD pipeline by creating the infrastructure in the cloud
- Identify and troubleshoot issues with applications, software installation, and configuration
- Write descriptions of program functions to develop or modify business processes
- Responsible for deploying the applications into Docker/Kubernetes/Helm
Skills on Resume:
- Jenkins Administration (Hard Skills)
- InstallShield (Hard Skills)
- Build Pipeline (Hard Skills)
- Legacy Job Migration (Hard Skills)
- Infrastructure as Code (Hard Skills)
- Configuration Management (Hard Skills)
- Software License (Hard Skills)
- Cloud Infrastructure (Hard Skills)
16. Building Engineer, Granite Real Estate Services, Albuquerque, NM
Job Summary:
- Ensure that buildings and surrounding areas are free of garbage and other debris daily.
- Maintain work orders in the YARDI software program and respond appropriately.
- Responsible for daily checking buildings for graffiti and removing
- Check buildings for security issues and respond.
- Download security footage and meet with authorities.
- Inspect roofs and drains semi-annually, clean and repair
- Inspect all security and fire alarm systems regularly to ensure they are in proper working order.
- Maintain all lighting systems within buildings on time.
- Perform maintenance on mechanical systems as directed.
- Perform preventative maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and other minor repairs.
Skills on Resume:
- Facility Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- YARDI Software (Hard Skills)
- Security Management (Hard Skills)
- Roof and Drain (Hard Skills)
- Alarm System (Hard Skills)
- Lighting Systems (Hard Skills)
- Mechanical Systems (Hard Skills)
- General Maintenance (Hard Skills)
17. Building Engineer, Gateway Building Services, Charlotte, NC
Job Summary:
- Troubleshoot appliances and replace parts, and clear drains.
- Perform maintenance for apartment turnovers
- Coordinate with residential property managers and vendors for smooth and timely transitions.
- Keep electrical, phone rooms, shops and all other common-use rooms clean at all times.
- Help maintain building key log, perform lock and door repair
- Schedule and meet with contractors and inspect completed work.
- Responsible for on-call and rotation scheduled by the supervisor.
- Purchase supplies in compliance with Samis’ policies and procedures.
- Represent Samis with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
- Adhere to Samis’s policies and support management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.
- Serve as a representative of Samis with tenants and contractors.
Skills on Resume:
- Appliance Repair (Hard Skills)
- Plumbing Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Property Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Facility Cleaning (Hard Skills)
- Lock and Door Repair (Hard Skills)
- Contractor Management (Soft Skills)
- Supply Management (Hard Skills)