Commercial Building Engineer

Commercial Building Engineer

The Commercial Building Engineer is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, repair, and capital improvement planning of a portfolio of commercial properties, including office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use assets. This position provides leadership and technical expertise for building systems, manages maintenance personnel and contractors, oversees capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects, and ensures properties are maintained in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

The Building Engineer works closely with Property Management, Asset Management, vendors, tenants, and ownership groups to preserve asset value, maximize building performance, and provide exceptional tenant service.

• Oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of multiple commercial properties.
• Ensure all building systems are operating efficiently, including:
• HVAC systems
• Plumbing systems
• Electrical systems
• Fire and life safety systems
• Building automation systems (BAS)
• Roofing systems
• Elevators
• Access control and security systems
• Parking lots and exterior grounds
• Common areas and tenant spaces
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, mechanical rooms, rooftops, parking areas, and common spaces.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs across the portfolio.
• Respond to building emergencies and coordinate emergency repairs.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal building regulations

• Supervise Building Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and contracted service providers.
• Establish performance expectations and provide coaching, training, and development.
• Conduct regular property visits to evaluate building conditions and team performance.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and retention of maintenance personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and responsive tenant service.

• Lead capital improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Develop scopes of work, project budgets, bid packages, and schedules.
• Solicit and evaluate contractor bids and vendor proposals.
• Manage contractors and consultants to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Oversee projects including:
• Roof replacements
• Parking lot repairs and resurfacing
• HVAC replacements and upgrades
• Electrical infrastructure improvements
• Building automation upgrades
• Tenant Improvement (TI) projects
• Exterior improvements
• ADA accessibility improvements
• Energy efficiency initiatives
• Fire and life safety system upgrades
• Monitor project budgets and provide regular updates to ownership and management

• Assist with annual operating and capital budget preparation.
• Monitor maintenance and capital expenditures to ensure cost control.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operating expenses while maintaining building performance.
• Analyze repair trends and recommend long-term replacement strategies

• Establish and maintain relationships with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Negotiate service agreements and maintenance contracts.
• Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance.
• Review and approve invoices and verify satisfactory completion of work.
• Coordinate specialized contractors for HVAC, elevators, fire systems, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, janitorial services, and security systems

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Maintain compliance with applicable commercial building codes and fire/life safety requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and emergency preparedness reviews.
• Maintain documentation for permits, inspections, warranties, maintenance records, and capital projects.
• Assist with emergency response planning and disaster recovery efforts.

• Participate in client, ownership, and asset management meetings to provide updates on building operations, maintenance initiatives, and capital projects.
• Present maintenance performance metrics and project updates.
• Build positive working relationships with commercial tenants.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruption to tenant operations.
• Respond professionally to tenant concerns and service requests.

• Work closely with Property Managers, Regional Managers, and Asset Managers to support operational performance and tenant satisfaction.
• Assist with property acquisitions, transitions, due diligence inspections, and major renovation projects.
• Provide recommendations regarding deferred maintenance, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and long-term capital planning.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of commercial building maintenance or facilities management experience.
• Minimum three (3)…