Building Engineer

Madden Industrial Craftsmen has an immediate need for a Commercial Building Engineer for our client, located in Portland, OR.

• The Building Engineer is responsible for the physical operations of assigned properties, ensuring high project performance is met based on established goals and benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Manages maintenance, repairs and capital improvements for assigned buildings. Including all building systems –

mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, elevator/escalator, building envelope

• Identifies, recommends, and implements preventative and on-going maintenance programs to preserve and/or

upgrade building systems

• Performs Life Safety tasks including participating in emergency preparedness drills and trainings. Test and service

fire and life safety equipment as required by public agencies and insurance carriers.

• Effectively uses the tenant work order system to record and track all work, completing work and closing work

orders in a timely manner

• Stays abreast of latest technologies as related to building systems and equipment

• Participates in creating and submitting annual budgets to Property Managers that reflect clear and concise

analysis and well thought out recommendations

• Manages Energy Management System programs, performs in-house programming and develops computer-based

graphics to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems while considering occupant comfort, efficiency and

minimizing operating costs

• For the purposes of complete property coverage, demonstrates basic knowledge of all properties outside of

assigned properties including familiarity of building systems

• Maintains a safe work environment for building occupants by understanding the proper use of equipment and

chemicals, recognizing potential problems and reporting as needed

• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness in all mechanical and electrical spaces, building shop spaces and tool boxes

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

• Manage maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements for assigned buildings. Including all building systems – mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, elevator/escalator, building envelope

• Identify, recommend, and implement preventative and on-going maintenance programs to preserve and/or upgrade building systems

• Stay up to date of latest technologies as related to building systems and equipment

• Manage Energy Management System programs, perform in-house programming and develop computer based graphics to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems while considering occupant comfort, efficiency and minimizing operating costs

VENDOR MANAGEMENT

• Manage vendor relationships effectively to ensure service expectations and contract obligations are met and costs are within budget and/or opportunities for expense savings are achieved

• Oversee and inspect work performed by outside contractors seeing that the contract specifications are followed, and work is completed in a timely manner

• Competitively bid service agreements as necessary

• Provide quality assurance to all proposed work that will impact building systems by reviewing plans (approving or denying) to maintain building standards. Complete intermittent inspections to confirm work is being completed according to plan

• Work closely with building security and day janitors to ensure seamless delivery of building services to customers

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate strong problem-solving techniques

• Values the importance of great customer service

• Must excel at performing work accurately and thoroughly

• Knows how to write and verbally communicate in a professional manner

• Must be proficient in working with, and understanding, commercial building HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire & life safety systems, construction, carpentry, painting, and roofing

• Able to work independently and proactively

• Should be able to actively listen to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others using tact, courtesy, and good judgment

• Three to seven years of experience as a building engineer (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, FLS, carpentry, construction)

• General knowledge of building codes, electrical standards (24-480v), water treatment standards, and building operation standards

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, and associated design documents

• Exhibit strong skills working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Energy Management System based software

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent education is a minimum requirement

Certifications Preferred

• EPA/Refrigerant Certification

• BOC I & II – Building Operators Certification

• SMT BOMA and working towards SMA BOMA

• LME – license or 3,000 hours towards LBME (Limited Building Maintenance Electrician)

DETAILS

• Must have a Drivers License and clean driving record

• Ability to pass a Background Check

• Pay: $68k - $77k/hour to start

• Monday - Friday

• 7:00am - 4:00pm

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan

• Health Insurance

• Life and Disability

• Flex Spending Account

• Tuition reimbursement and License and Certification training

• Employee assistance Programs

• Free Parking and/or Annual Tri-Met pass

• Fitness Facility on site

• Generous PTO, Holiday, Sick and Vacation time