Lead Building Engineer

TL;DR

Lead Building Engineer: Supervises maintenance, repair, and alteration of commercial buildings and allied equipment with an accent on plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, ventilation, and pumping systems. Focus on planning and scheduling projects, administering service contracts, inspecting for safety hazards, and optimizing energy usage.

Location: Onsite in US core markets (Dallas, TX headquarters, coast-to-coast operations)

Company

Fast-growing full-service commercial real estate services organization headquartered in Dallas, TX, handling billions in transactions across office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties coast-to-coast.

What you will do

• Plan, schedule, order materials, and supervise work on plumbing, HVAC, electrical, ventilation, and pumping systems.
• Supervise minor construction or building alteration projects and prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develop and administer maintenance, construction, or service contracts, including bids and awards.
• Coordinate building maintenance with other departments, public, and outside agencies.
• Inspect buildings for safety hazards, maintenance needs, and disability access; analyze energy usage to reduce costs.
• Assist in budgeting, staff training, safety programs, and long-range maintenance planning.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in commercial building operations, property management, or related industry
• Highly knowledgeable in commercial base building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, and life safety systems
• Strong verbal/written communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, multitasking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma; EPA Universal Certification required within 90 days
• Ability to comply with OSHA standards, codes, regulations; physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, access confined spaces

Nice to have

• BOMI SMT designation
• City/government licenses (e.g., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License)

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative team environment aligned with core values: smart, honest, nice, passionate
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with matching, PTO, holiday pay
• Professional development opportunities, market knowledge, and career growth from day one
• Participation in safety committee and programs like respiratory protection, fall safety, confined space