Lead Building Engineer

Job Description

About Bradford Allen:

Bradford Allen is a Chicago-based, national commercial real estate company that provides a full array of brokerage services and expertise to entrepreneurial and corporate business entities, as well as not-for-profit organizations. The firm provides real estate strategy, advice, marketing, and transaction execution for occupiers, investors and owners of real estate. Services include: Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Property Management, Commercial Real Estate Finance, Corporate Services, and Investment Sales.

Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions for our clients through their experience, commitment to solving the most difficult problems, persistence, loyalty, hard work, and a singular focus on client objectives.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lead Building Engineer is responsible for leading engineering teams in the performance of complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of a wide range of building MEP systems. This includes HVAC/R systems, building automation systems, life safety equipment, refrigeration, and electrical systems. The role requires a hands-on leader who can oversee daily operations, ensure building systems run efficiently, and support property management and tenants with professionalism and responsiveness.

This position requires a strong commitment to providing a high level of customer service, particularly in interactions with tenants and vendors. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, effective communication, and a solutions-oriented approach in all engagements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides supervision and is responsible for the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility. Provides technical advice, encouragement and instruction to subordinates in such areas as electric theory, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures. Perform equipment inspections, noting equipment condition, ensuring that proper maintenance is being performed in accordance with Bradford Allen Management Services LLC, standards.
• Plans and schedules services of department. Enforces established standards and work methods; takes steps to assure quality and quantity of performance and evaluates results. Identifies methods for improving departmental work emphasizing efficiency and economy.
• Work in close cooperation with the Engineering Leadership team. Maintain regular communication regarding all aspects of the property conditions. Communicates policies and procedures, discusses job problems, and employee concerns with supervisors and employees. Encourages development of habits and attitudes for improved performance and good employee attitudes. Direct, train, evaluate, and counsel all engineering personnel.
• Inspects, operates, and maintains the following building mechanical equipment (where applicable), including high pressure boilers, all heating and ventilating equipment, safely, efficiently, and reliably to avoid unscheduled shutdowns, to provide comfortable conditioned occupant space and extending the useful life of the equipment.
• Maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment, assuring a properly controlled climate at the property or properties.
• Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner and within the constraints of any energy management program in place.
• Work in close cooperation with onsite property management. Maintain regular communications regarding all aspects of the property conditions.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Completes and documents maintenance and repair records as required.
• Maintains the building lighting systems, exterior and interior including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Performs pipefitting, carpentry, painting, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed.
• Replace plumbing fixtures, perform routine rodding, replace plumbing systems piping and required insulation, report deficiencies in plumbing systems
• Act as on-call engineer-responds to service calls.
• May assist with Tenant Improvement or Capital Improvement work and assign tasks.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams, recommends materials and parts to repair or replace mechanical systems and equipment and installs makes repairs.
• Identifies deferred maintenance in building utility systems serving areas affected by proposed construction projects.
• Reviews construction plans and suggests possible service tie-in and routing locations.
• Traces out proposed utility service shutdowns to identify affected areas and activates service shutdowns and reactivations.
• Reviews the building systems installation by outside contractors and records deficiencies on punch list.
• Offers feedback to Engineering Leadership/Property Management on the annual R&M budget. Obtains budget pricing from vendors.
• Participates in review of construction plans. Troubleshooting potential MEP issues in the design phase. Ensures construction is executed in accordance with approved construction plans.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideal candidate must have strong HVAC background
• Prefer 5+ years progressive Stationary Engineer experience.
• Ability to read and analyze Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing drawings
• Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance.
• Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.
• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Experience using Building Automation Systems (BAS) and work order platforms such as Angus for preventive maintenance and tenant service request management.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• EPA 608 Universal Technician CFC
• Vocational/Technical training certificate(s)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D & LTD insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off