Building Engineer

Locations: Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR14619

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers, it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership, and always do what’s right for our clients, people, and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

About You

You’re a technical and engineering expert, familiar with maintenance systems and equipment. You bring strong organizational skills, a customer-centric approach, and a positive outlook to everything you do.

As the Building Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties. You like to be proactive by conducting regular inspections, alarm testing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs.

You also know how to develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, suppliers, and department leaders. With a keen eye for details, you’ll be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.

In this role, you will…

1. Maintain and check daily operating logs for air conditioning, fan units, graph charts, utility meters, and general complaints.
2. Ensure that building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost.
3. Demonstrate a clear understanding of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.

What You’ll Bring

1. At least 2-3 years of experience in building/property maintenance or engineering.
2. Solid working knowledge of HVAC systems/maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems, and other building mechanical equipment.
3. Flexibility to be on-call to respond to after-hours/weekend emergency requests.

Bonus Skills and Experience

1. A valid driver’s license (where applicable).
2. Working knowledge of work order and preventative maintenance software systems.
3. Holding any necessary/required licenses based on building and jurisdictional requirements.
4. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
5. Excellent communication skills.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

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About Us

We are enterprising.

Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners, and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility, and always do what’s right for our clients, people, and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.