Lead Building Engineer

Location
Kernersville,NC
Description
Our Client, a leader in commercial real estate and facilities/asset management is seeking to add a Lead Building Engineer to its team. This role will work onsite in Kernersville, NC and works Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This is a 4-month contract to hire role that pays $37 per hour. The key to this role is 5+ years of experience in a building engineer or similar role. Upon conversion this role offers increased compensation,an annual bonus plan, and a strong benefit package.
Job Responsibilities:

• Leads shift operations and directs vendors and subcontractors.
• Utilizes advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds.
• Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance.
• Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
• AS Scope: Typically supports properties of less than 500,000 sq. ft.
• Leads shift operations, assigns work orders, and/or provides technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.
• Arranges for subcontractors as needed.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair.
• Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Consults with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Implements a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience consulting with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize interruption and inconvenience.
• Experience implementing a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.

Preferred Skills:

• HVAC certification or any other related certification would be highly preferred.