Lead Building Engineer

Job Summary

The Lead Building Engineer is responsible for engineering operations for approximately 500,000 square feet of office and retail in Houston’s Westchase area, leading the day-to-day engineering, maintenance, repair, and operation of the Company's commercial office and retail properties. This position serves as the senior engineering resource for the portfolio and provides technical leadership to the engineering team while remaining actively involved in the maintenance and operation of building systems.

Working closely with the Commercial Property Manager, the Lead Building Engineer is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, reliable, and well-maintained properties; coordinating engineering operations; supporting capital improvement projects; maintaining regulatory compliance; and providing a high level of service to tenants. This position reports to the Commercial Property Manager and is classified as exempt.

Not every engineer wants a brand-new building. If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving aging building systems, and taking pride in keeping established properties running at their best, we'd like to talk with you.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school, trade certification, or associate degree in HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems, facilities management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible commercial building engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, coordinate the work of others, and mentor engineering personnel.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial office and retail building operations, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, building automation, fire/life safety, and energy management systems.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification preferred.
• Building Operator Certification (BOC), SMA, or similar certification preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the proper use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and maintenance equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial building safety practices, OSHA requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, construction drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose building system issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day engineering, maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of the Company's commercial office and retail properties.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and oversee preventive maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, building automation, fire/life safety, elevators, lighting, roofing, structural, irrigation, and other building systems.
• Monitor building performance and recommend repairs, equipment replacements, and operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, roofs, parking areas, tenant spaces, common areas, mechanical rooms, and equipment.
• Maintain familiarity with the condition of all major building systems and advise the Commercial Property Manager of maintenance concerns, deferred maintenance, and recommended corrective action.
• Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend practical long-term solutions.
• Coordinate engineering support for tenant move-ins, move-outs, and tenant improvement projects.
• Maintain engineering records, equipment histories, preventive maintenance documentation, and work orders.
• Maintain mechanical rooms, workshops, rooftops, utility rooms, and engineering spaces in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Maintain inventories of tools, equipment, replacement parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and respond to building emergencies as required.