Chief Building Engineer

Company Description

ABOUT STREAM REALTY PARTNERS

Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision. Not one focused on bricks and mortar, but with people at its foundation. Headquartered in Dallas, TX and operating in core markets coast to coast, we complete billions in annual transactions in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties. With millions of square feet of assignments, Stream is one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial real estate services organizations in the country. Our team of talented individuals have come together to create our distinct culture, best summarized by our firm's core values: smart, honest, nice, and passionate. For more information, visit and follow Stream on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.

IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER.

At Stream, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It is the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. We will empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our client's needs while instilling you with unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Stream, you won't simply start a new job—you will build a meaningful and impactful career.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Chief Building Engineer with Stream, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assigning tasks to engineering teams; setting long and short-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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the annual budget process.
• Develop specifications and assist in the solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts.
• Involvement, with some oversight, of construction, tenant improvement, and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, OSHA safety requirements, and Stream Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop long-term strategic plans and forecasting for the property.
• Supervise, provide staff leadership, staff 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/implement improvements for the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis.
• Implement and participate in energy-saving, sustainability measures directed by Stream and/or clients.
• Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Oversee / Assist with repairs during regular or after-hours, weekends, and some holidays as business needs deem appropriate.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Read and understand as built and construction drawings.
• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric, or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinders, and impact wrenches, etc.
• Compute basic mathematical equations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies.
• Understand and apply the correct usage of all personal safety equipment.
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician's License, etc.).

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• 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 (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician's License, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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.
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs).
• Use a full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting).

Additional Information

Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.

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