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Chief Building Engineer

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Chief Building Engineer support the operations, maintenance, and repair of building systems. This ... Certifications such as HVAC, Universal CFC, or Building Operator Certification (BOC) preferred.

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Chief Building Engineer

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Lincoln Property Company
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Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Lincoln Property rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Chief Engineer leads the Engineering team and oversees all building maintenance, repair, and operations to ensure a high level of tenant satisfaction, safety, and building efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of building maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Monitor building energy usage and ensure efficient operations.
  • Oversee contractor work and manage tenant improvement projects.
  • Prepare budgets; control inventory and purchasing.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate Engineering staff; develop and implement performance goals and staff development plans.
  • Collaborate with tenants, contractors, and property managers to ensure reliable building operations and address tenant issues.
  • As assigned, work with vendors to identify scopes of work and oversee compliance with contract terms and quality control.
  • Conduct thorough inspections to ensure systems are operating efficiently; maintain detailed documentation and service logs for building equipment; maintain compliance logs.
  • Follow company safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE; enforce compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFC, NFPA regulations; manage safety protocols, including the lockout/tagout program; report safety hazards; participate in safety inspections; ensure all staff members follow safety protocols and comply with building codes and regulations; oversee safety training.
  • Communicate verbally and in writing with teammates, leadership team, vendors, tenants, and client employees in a professional manner, keeping the appropriate customer(s) informed/updated as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or GED required
  • At least ten years of industry-related experience or commensurate certification/trade experience
  • At least five years of supervisory, training, and mentoring experience including developing and delivering performance appraisals and disciplinary action
  • CFC Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as requested; possess engineering and trade licenses required according to local, state, or national requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, energy management software systems, CMMS, and other building operational platforms
  • Ability to travel daily to assigned properties as necessary
  • Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of HVAC, BAS, fire protection, and life safety systems
  • Strong troubleshooting, capital budgeting, and energy management skills/practices
  • Strong contract administration and project management skills
  • Familiar with fire/life safety equipment/procedures
  • Proven track record of delivering excellent internal and external customer service; ability to successfully interact/communicate with tenants/vendors/contractors as well as teammates and leadership team
  • Familiarity with blueprints and code requirements
  • Ability to act as the primary point of contact/first responder for building emergencies, ensuring the proper amount of coverage; ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations as necessary to meet the needs of the client
  • Possess competent knowledge of use and care of tools
  • Ability to read and write English in order to understand manuals and procedures, and to write reports.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds; perform physically demanding tasks such as stooping, crouching, and kneeling.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

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