Commercial Building Engineer

Overview

As a Building Engineer with Dhanani Private Equity Group, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assigning tasks to engineering teams; setting short- and long-term project goals; negotiating with vendors and clients; ensuring that projects stay within time and budgetary restraints; compiling reports for assigned properties; and supporting the engineering team as needed to maintain standards.

• Participate in the annual budget process.
• Develop specifications and assist in the solicitation and administration of maintenance and repair service contracts.
• Participate, with some oversight, in construction, tenant improvement, and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, OSHA safety requirements, and Dhanani Private Equity Group Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop long-term strategic plans and forecasts for the property.
• Supervise staff, providing leadership, scheduling, counseling, training, and personnel development.
• Assist with performing preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, including, but not limited to, pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors, and air handling units.
• Recommend and implement improvements to the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis.
• Implement and participate in energy-saving and sustainability measures directed by Dhanani Private Equity Group and/or clients.
• Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Meet the shift work requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Oversee and assist with repairs during regular or after-hours, weekends, and some holidays, as business needs deem appropriate.

• Seven (7) years of experience in Commercial Building Operations, Property Management, or a related industry required.
• Highly knowledgeable of commercial base building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, and life safety systems; energy management systems; and all related maintenance.
• Related trade certifications preferred.
• Sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs.
• Ability to read and understand as-built and construction drawings.
• Understanding of the correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric, or engine-driven), including drill motors, saws, grinders, and impact wrenches.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical equations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in emergency situations.
• Understanding and application of the correct usage of all personal safety equipment.
• When applicable, ability to obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (e.g., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License).

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required.
• EPA Universal Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• BOMI SMT/SMT designation preferred.
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (e.g., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License).

• Work indoors approximately 50% of the time and outdoors approximately 50% of the time.
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to access remote work areas and confined spaces (e.g., crawl spaces, roofs).
• Ability to use a full range of manual dexterity, including sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting.