Chief Engineer

Location: Carmel, IN

Company: National Commercial Real Estate Owner/Operator

Position Overview

A commercial real estate owner with properties nationwide is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee four adjacent commercial buildings in Carmel, IN, totaling approximately 250,000 SF.

This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and overall performance of the properties. The role combines hands-on building engineering, preventive maintenance, vendor management, tenant relations, and oversight of capital improvements. The Chief Engineer will work closely with Property Management and Asset Management to ensure the buildings operate efficiently and tenants receive excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily building operations, maintenance, and repairs across four commercial properties.
• Manage and troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, fire/life-safety, and other building systems.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment performance and longevity.
• Manage third-party contractors and vendors, including scheduling, pricing, quality control, and service agreements.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for tenants, responding to maintenance requests and building-related issues.
• Coordinate tenant improvements, building upgrades, equipment replacements, and capital projects.
• Monitor energy consumption, identify operational efficiencies, and recommend cost-saving improvements.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, inspections, and emergency procedures.
• Assist with maintenance budgets, vendor invoices, repair documentation, and long-term capital planning.
• Provide hands-on maintenance and repairs as needed, including building hardware, locks, and general building systems.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of commercial building engineering, facilities maintenance, or property operations experience.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems.
• Experience overseeing multiple commercial properties, ideally office, retail, or mixed-use.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, service providers, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Comfortable performing hands-on troubleshooting and repairs while overseeing larger projects.
• Strong communication, organizational, and tenant-service skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $95,000–$110,000
• 401(k): 10% employer match
• Pension Plan
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage, PTO & more