Building Engineer

Our client is seeking a Building Engineer to be based in their Northern New Jersey office.  Our client is a fast-paced private equity real estate investment firm. They own and manage over 10 million square feet and control over 1,000 acres of land in business parks in the US.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$7k – $75k DOE

Position Overview:

The Building Engineer plays an important role in the day-to-day operations of our client’s buildings. This role ensures that all operations are running smoothly and addresses any concerns/issues immediately to ensure prompt solutions.

Responsibilities of the Building Engineer:

• Communicate well and work closely with vendors, contractors, and the Management team to ensure the needs of the tenants and buildings are satisfactorily met.
• Inspect all areas of the building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvement.
• Oversee and inspect the work of contractors, vendors, and trade workers.
• Receive and respond to tenant reports of mechanical or maintenance issues.
• Review and coordinate work assignments, plan work to be performed, and obtain necessary tools, equipment, and materials.
• Evaluate, repair, and maintain plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Complete assignments and paperwork promptly.
• Possess knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of equipment, power, and hand tools.
• Demonstrate exemplary tenant relations, team spirit, and respect for others. Administer necessary inventory control programs to ensure adequate spare parts and material inventories.

Qualifications for the Building Engineer:

• Must have a good and clean driving record.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to multitask.
• Must be able to use and understand the basic functions of a smartphone and be computer literate.
• Minimum of 5 years of field experience.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• The physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• This job is a labor position and is considered heavy in physical requirements.
• This position is active and requires regular standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching and/or climbing.
• There is frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving more than 100 pounds.

Education Requirements:

• Relevant work experience is preferred.

Benefits:

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.