Building Engineer

Description

Position Description:

Teya Diversified Services, LLC is seeking a Building Engineer to provide on-site management and oversight of building operations and maintenance for a single industrial facility supported under a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facility maintenance contract. Working closely with the Program Manager, this position serves as Teya's senior on-site representative, responsible for directing and evaluating the work of subcontractors and vendors, and for ensuring building systems are operated safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements.

This is a full-time, salaried, on-site position. The Building Engineer exercises independent judgment in planning, prioritizing, and overseeing maintenance and repair work, serves as the primary point of contact for project management, and is available for after-hours emergency response as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee and direct subcontractors and vendors performing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other technical work, including scheduling, scope review, and verification of work quality and completion.

• Assess facility conditions and equipment issues, determine the appropriate course of action, and decide when repairs require subcontractor support versus in-house attention.

• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals and pricing, and recommend or approve selection within delegated authority.

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance plans and inspection schedules, adjusting priorities based on facility needs and risk.

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact and reporting channel to project management and Government representatives, providing status updates, recommendations, and incident reports.

• Lead the response to facility emergencies and incidents, making time-sensitive decisions to protect personnel, property, and continuity of operations.

• Ensure subcontractor and facility compliance with safety regulations, contract requirements, and quality standards, and take corrective action when deficiencies are identified.

• Review, approve, and manage work orders and maintenance records in the CMMS, and prepare maintenance and performance reports.

• Plan and recommend facility upgrades and improvements to enhance operational efficiency, and oversee their implementation.

• Recommend budget, staffing, and resource needs for facility operations to the Program Manager.

• Perform limited, routine maintenance and minor repairs incidental to oversight responsibilities.

• Handle program, employee, customer, and company information with appropriate discretion and confidentiality.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Ability to pass a DHS/ICE background clearance.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience in building engineering, facilities management, or contractor oversight.

• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems sufficient to evaluate technical work.

• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs.

• Proficiency with CMMS software and Microsoft Office tools.

• Experience supporting federal Government contracts or facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

The Building Engineer must have working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, preventive maintenance practices, applicable industrial safety regulations, and CMMS and Microsoft Office tools sufficient to evaluate and oversee technical work performed by others. The role requires strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making, effective written and verbal communication with subcontractors, vendors, project management, and Government representatives, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently. The Building Engineer must be able to direct subcontractor work, lead emergency response, maintain accurate records, and obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE background clearance, with or without reasonable accommodation. Other characteristics include accountability, dependability, discretion with sensitive information, and a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about but a wide variety of physical tasks may be required.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement:

It is the company's policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company's policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Additional Position Duties:

This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment and employment is "at-will" unless otherwise stated in a Union contract, employment agreement, or where prohibited by local, state, or federal regulations.