Lead Building Engineer - Union / DC 3rd Class required - Full-time / Part-time

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for engineering operations and directs staff, vendors and subcontractors. Utilizes advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, and other equipment. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Utilizes several trade skills such as electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling. Plans, implements, coordinates and manages all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs for a facility, campus or portfolio of buildings.

AS Scope: Typically supports properties of less than 1,500,000 sq. ft.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads operations, assigns work orders, and/or provides technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed.
Manages the building's operational accounts and assists in development of operating and capital budgets.
Monitor and troubleshoot all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment.
Consults with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
Formulates and implements a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Ensures that 100% of all preventive maintenance work orders are completed within the week in which they are assigned.
Oversees all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues and must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
Assists in operations and maintenance issues, troubleshooting and problem solving.
Recommends and implements improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an on-going basis and develop/maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
Responds to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
Develops specifications and assists in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts.
Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
Completes maintenance and repair records as required. Oversees and inspects the work performed by engineering staff. Ensures that work orders are accepted and begun in accordance with portfolio standards.
Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair.
Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
Determines that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition. Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Ensures timely work order completion to tenant and portfolio standards. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and minimum of 4 years of experience in complete building operations. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of plant maintenance and operations experience.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
DC 3rd Class License required. Universal CFC certification required. Additional certification in one or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, pneumatic, electric and direct digital process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.