Building Engineer

Job Description

Commonwealth Commercial Partners is a vertically integrated firm passionate about helping people succeed while adding value to the commercial real estate industry. Our values encompass every aspect of our culture and drive our passion for continually creating and providing best‑in‑class commercial real estate property solutions for the evolving needs of our clients.

It is our people and our value‑driven culture that make Commonwealth a leading commercial real estate firm with demonstrated expertise in Investment Sales, Property & Asset Management, Construction Management, Hospitality Management, Project Management, Land Sales, and Forestry Consulting.

We are actively looking for an experienced Building Engineer to join our growing organization in Dallas, Texas
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Under the direction of the Property Manager, essential job responsibilities are to carry out technical and general maintenance tasks on building machinery and systems. Provide rapid and professional response to tenants and management.

A cell phone allowance is provided. The Building Engineer must have a valid local state driver’s license and a good driving record.

• Assist on calls and service requests for repairs in tenant spaces and building systems as required and/or assigned.
• Respond to and perform special requests as designated from the property management.
• Must have detailed knowledge to perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems utilizing manufacturer recommendations in accordance with company standards for Preventive Maintenance. The PMs once completed on all equipment will be logged in accordance with building standard operating procedures.
• Keep all mechanical equipment, mechanical and electrical areas clean, organized and in working order in accordance with company standards and the appropriate codes and regulations.
• Interact and cooperate effectively with tenants, customers, contracted services personnel, management and building staff using correct communication skills and following the proper communication channels as defined by management.
• Maintain up‑to‑date files of building plans, equipment specifications, and all maintenance logs as required by Owner, Company, Local, State and National regulations.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date inventory of needed and required spare parts and tools.
• Respond to building emergencies as needed.
• Order supplies and parts for delivery and/or pick up as approved and directed by supervisor.
• Respond to and provide after hour on call services as required and/or assigned.
• Perform all duties and tasks that may be assigned including assignment to other properties.
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with department engineers and apprentices including training where needed. Supervise any outside vendors or subcontractors.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty, listed above, in accordance with standards set up by the Company for this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position of Building Technician. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A Building Engineer should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience with commercial building operating systems and general building maintenance procedures.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of…