Lead Building Engineer

5 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Kidder Mathews Full time
Job Summary

Kidder Mathews is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Building Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Asset Services Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the on-going maintenance demands of our portfolio are met, providing a high level of professionalism and timely response to tenant and owner requests.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a small team of Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, training, development, evaluation, and disciplinary action.
  • Provide coaching, direction, and leadership to employees to achieve portfolio, company, and client results.
  • Promote and maintain a positive working environment aligned with Kidder Mathews values.
  • Conduct team meetings and safety trainings as required.
  • Develop and implement the preventative maintenance program for the portfolio.
  • Ensure scheduled inspections are completed and turned in on time, and perform inspections on assigned properties.
  • Resolve noted items on inspection checklists that require additional follow-up and communicate with the Property Manager.
  • Provide feedback to the Property Manager regarding needed repairs, special services, and other issues.
  • Ensure routine and scheduled maintenance and custodial tasks are completed, including tasks such as changing ballasts, rewiring fan motors, and replacing faulty light switches.
  • Read and interpret manuals, construction drawings, diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and tasks.
  • Maintain the quality appearance of properties to Kidder Mathews and client standards.
  • Participate in property tours or meetings with clients as required.
  • Partner with contracted vendors to ensure quality work is performed.
  • Review, monitor, and/or draft scope of services/specifications for contracted services.
  • Provide direction or supervision to contracted vendors and contractors to ensure quality work is completed as expected.
  • Respond to and resolve tenant service requests, such as running toilets and leaking faucets.
  • Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional and positive manner with clients, vendors, coworkers, and others.
  • Support and participate in the annual operating and capital budgeting process as required.
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools following all safety practices.
  • Ensure a safe, clean work environment is maintained and that all safety procedures are being followed.
  • Report any accidents or potential safety hazards immediately.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and the ability to be covered by our insurer; maintain an O7C electrical certification where applicable.
  • 5+ years' experience in commercial building maintenance or a related field.
  • 5+ years' experience operating relevant computer hardware/software, such as HVAC, security, MS Office, work order systems, and smartphones.
  • 1+ years in a direct supervisory role.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of typical office building systems, including mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, HVAC, security systems, plumbing, and others.
  • Ability to obtain an employee fidelity bond.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision and lead by example.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, vendors, and internal partners.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service and mediate difficult client situations.
  • Ability to speak, write, and understand English.
  • Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem-solve.
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment.
  • Demonstrated initiative and trouble-shooting skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to use relevant technology, including work order systems and smartphones.
  • Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks.
  • Available to work overtime and be on call as needed.
  • Professional, clean, and neat appearance.
  • Ability to provide small hand tools as needed.
  • Must have a dependable vehicle capable of transporting needed tools and equipment.
Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, loud noise, airborne particles, and both hot and cold temperatures.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and sometimes more than 10 pounds and rarely over 50 pounds. The employee must frequently climb a ladder. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently drive an automobile.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assist with supervisory responsibilities for up to 3 Building Engineers and/or Maintenance Technicians.

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