Building Engineer

Job Description

Broe Real Estate Group, an affiliate of The Broe Group, owns and manages a multi-billion-dollar commercial real estate portfolio. The portfolio includes investments in the office, multifamily, industrial, retail, and land sectors. The fully integrated operating platform, which provides comprehensive solutions to enhance value and generate market-leading, risk-adjusted returns for owners and investors, includes acquisitions, construction management, asset management, leasing and property management capabilities as well as investment partnership opportunities.

The Building Engineer ensures successful operations of property by overseeing all technical aspects of building maintenance and construction. The Building Engineer is responsible for up to three properties in separate locations.

1. Performs general office maintenance duties: hang pictures, light painting, drywall repair, light bulb maintenance, and change ballasts.
2. Completes tasks and work orders that include but are not limited to: painting, locksmith issues, tenant service requests, cleaning projects, and general maintenance as assigned.
3. Relocates office furniture, machinery, equipment, and other materials as requested.
4. Ensures compliance with policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
5. Assists other operational staff members in repair and maintenance of building equipment.
6. Performs routine preventative maintenance work on mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC related equipment.
7. Manages relationships with Contractors.
8. Performs minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry work.
9. Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System to maintain preventive maintenance repair and safety check records of facility systems and complete Corrective Maintenance work requests.
10. Provides supervision and is responsible for the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility.
11. Schedules emergency repair activities according to priority and the abilities of assigned personnel.
12. Provides technical advice, encouragement, and instruction to subordinates in all building MEP and life safety systems.
13. Formulates, recommends, and implements site specific policies and procedures to improve the building operations.
14. Develops a plan and/or procedure for controlling, labeling, recording estimated life expectancy, maintenance and inspecting all capital and non-capital equipment within the facility. This plan includes a long-term engineering capital plan.
15. Recommends equipment purchases to replace obsolete equipment items and aid in formulating long-range equipment replacement requirements and coordinates actions with contractors.
16. Assists in the development and implementation of operating expense budgets as required.
17. Establishes standards and work methods; takes steps to assure quality and quantity of performance and evaluates results.
18. Ensures that general safety, fire prevention regulations are enforced, and safe working habits are promoted throughout the facility.
19. Ensures that all shop equipment is properly maintained and conforms to safety standards.
20. Responsible for ensuring that the building systems are operated in the most efficient and effective manner especially as it relates to utility consumption and environmental responsibility.
21. Performs additional job duties as requested.

• Supervises the work of day porter and janitorial staff.
• Develops goals for department, staff and self.
• Builds morale and a team approach. Supports growth opportunities and potential advancement for staff.
• 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.

This position is full time permanent. Working hours are during normal business hours. Occasional weekend and evening work required. This position is on call to provide leadership at facilities outside of normal working hours.

• Travel between properties and supply warehouses.
• On and off-site job specific training

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k with company matching
• 10 paid holidays/year
• Generous paid leave on a schedule according to tenure
• Rent discount for BREG properties

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years related experience
• Mechanical system certifications (HVAC/Boiler) highly desired.
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

• 8+ years progressive operations experience, preferably in Class A office high rise

Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Exempt, Not Eligible for Overtime

BROE Real Estate Group requires all new hires to successfully complete a post-offer drug screen and criminal background check.

BROE Real Estate Group is proud to be an EEO/Veteran/Disability employer.

BROE Real Estate Group is committed to protecting its employees and our communities from COVID-19.