Lead Building Engineer

Kidder Mathews has been a leader in the commercial real estate industry for over 56 years, fostering an innovative and dynamic work culture with more than 100 "best workplace" awards. Now the largest fully independent commercial real estate firm in the Western U.S., Kidder Mathews has over 900 professionals across 19 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona.

We offer a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm averages $9 billion in transaction volume, manages more than 58 million square feet of space, and conducts 2,400 appraisal, consulting, and cost segregation assignments annually. Join us and find out what makes Kidder Mathews one of the best places to work.

Job Summary

In partnership with the entire Asset Services Team, the Lead Building Engineer will work to meet the on-going maintenance demands of the team to assure a high level of professionalism regarding all portfolio maintenance requirements, including timely response to and resolution of any tenant or owner requests or concerns.

Essential Functions

• Assist with management of a small team of Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, training, development, evaluation and disciplinary action of employees as requested
• Provide coaching, direction and leadership to employees in order to achieve portfolio, company and client results
• Promote and maintain a positive working environment in alignment with Kidder Mathews values
• Conduct team meetings and safety trainings as requested
• Assist with the development and implementation of the preventative maintenance program for the portfolio
• Ensure scheduled inspections are completed and turned in on time; perform inspections on assigned properties
• Ensure noted items on inspection checklists which require additional follow up are resolved and/or communicated to the Property Manager
• Provide feedback to Property Manager regarding needed repairs, special services, etc.
• Ensure routine and scheduled maintenance and custodial tasks are completed (e.g. change ballasts, rewire fan motors, change faulty light switches, change HVAC filters, rebuild faucets, fix toilets, clear roof drains, etc.); perform these tasks on assigned properties
• Read and interpret manuals, constructions drawings, diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and tasks
• Maintain quality appearance of property to Kidder Mathews and Client's standards
• Participate in property tours or meetings with clients as requested
• Partner with contracted vendors and ensure quality of work performed by them
• Review, monitor and/or draft scope of services/specifications for contracted services
• Partner with management to develop specifications for contracted services
• Provide direction or supervision to contracted vendors and contractors ensuring quality of work is completed as expected
• Respond to and resolve tenant service requests (e.g. running toilets, leaking faucets, etc.)
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional and positive manner with clients, vendors, coworkers, etc.
• Support and participate in annual operating and capital budgeting process as requested
• Use a variety of hand and power tools following all safety practices
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment is maintained and that all safety procedures are being followed
• Ensure that all accidents and any potential safety hazards are reported immediately

Other Functions

• Perform other duties or projects as requested or required

Essential Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and the ability to be covered by our insurer; maintain an O7C electrical certification where applicable

EXPERIENCe REQUIRED

• 5+ years' experience in commercial building maintenance or related field
• 5+ years' experience operating relevant computer hardware/software (e.g., HVAC, security, MS Office, Work order system, smart phones, etc.)
• 1+ years in a direct supervisory role

Required Knowledge

• Demonstrated working knowledge of typical office building systems (e.g. mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, HVAC, security systems, plumbing, etc.)

Skills and Ability

• Ability to obtain an employee fidelity bond
• Able to work with minimal supervision and lead by example
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and mediate difficult client situations
• Ability to speak, write and understand English
• Professional communication etiquette with…