Building Engineer; Cobble Hill

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NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Building Engineer (Cobble Hill). In this role, the successful candidate will manage the facility infrastructure and building systems in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This position is expected to supervise and direct others who perform engineering, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, repairs, and maintenance duties in support of the facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Property or Facility Manager on all items listed below:
  Prepare and present feasibility studies; prepare budget estimates; prepare schedule and manage its progress; prepare contract documents reflecting scope of work; manage the bidding process; monitor construction process to assure compliance with contract documents; coordinate all work with user and Internal Support Groups; maintain complete project files recording progress, approvals, financial data and contracts; perform final inspections, punch list exceptions, and expedite corrective action;
  
  manage compliance with Department of Buildings regulations and permits; correct violations requiring plumbing repairs; file with appropriate agencies; develop and maintain the building operation manual and train building personnel; perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Complete planned and ad‑hoc preventive maintenance work assignments requiring the skill and direction of several engineering, mechanical, and maintenance trades.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections/repairs as mandated by local municipalities and per building/client requirements on systems such as fire suppression/sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, backflow prevention device testing, and, if qualified, HVAC systems.
• Conduct monthly or periodic inspections of building systems (HVAC, electrical distribution, structural, vertical transportation, roofs, parapets, gutters and leaders, parking area, drainage, ramps and approaches, irrigation and Fire/Life Safety, water treatment, UPS and PDU systems, EPG operation, BMS, HVAC controls, and plumbing systems). Make detailed report of exceptions and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain mechanical equipment rooms to ensure clean and safe conditions. Duties include removal of debris, painting of rooms, repair of boiler‑related components (valves, pumps, piping, etc.), inspection of above‑ground oil storage tanks, inspection/repair of sewage ejection systems.
• Rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints. Secure/contain area, assess cause and extent of damage, take appropriate action, and develop action plan/next steps for remediation. Evaluate, report, and follow up with business unit and district offices, property management, and facilities management.
• Assist Property or Facilities Manager in handling requests for service calls, evaluate requests and dispatch appropriate contractors. Use appropriate call center, have complete working knowledge on creating, closing and tracking work orders.
• Initiate or respond to work orders, assign to staff as applicable, follow‑up and verify completion of work, and expedite and approve payment (in conjunction with Property Manager) for completed work.
• Monitor performance/ note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes as necessary.
• Consult with Property or Facility Manager on requirements for HVAC equipment and systems, building transportation, roofs, Fire/Life safety, and other building systems. Review contract design and contract documents for major projects. Inspect and approve installations in progress. Recommend acceptance of completed work.
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