Building Engineer

Commercial Property Building Engineer Opportunity InSite Realty Partners, L.P. is an established, privately owned commercial real estate company in Houston, Texas specializing in project leasing, property management, asset management and development services for over 9 million square feet. InSite also focuses on the acquisition and disposition of properties and investment sales and brokerage services. We are looking for a motivated, self-starting individual to join our team as a full-time Building Engineer to cover multiple buildings. Job Description/Responsibilities: Responsible for building electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and mechanical maintenance of the company building portfolio. The Building Engineer will primarily support three office buildings and one industrial building and will be required to use their own vehicle to travel between assigned properties as needed. Mileage between properties will be reimbursed in accordance with the company’s mileage reimbursement policy. Secondary responsibility includes providing support to the remaining buildings in the portfolio. Respond to building emergency calls and daily service requests submitted through the building work order system. Respond to temperature complaints, light bulb replacement, resetting breakers, equipment repairs, restroom repairs, ceiling tile replacement; operate mechanical equipment (i.e., chillers, pumps, cooling towers, EMS computer, fire alarm system, etc.); and perform miscellaneous maintenance (i.e., painting, door and lock repairs, etc.). Responsible for building maintenance stock and inventory, daily operation of building automation systems, and ensuring assigned buildings remain city/code compliant. Weekly on-call duties via emergency phone service and contracted monitoring stations for both burglary and fire systems. Obtain vendor proposals, coordinate and supervise outside contractors, tenant improvements, and capital projects while ensuring compliance with building standards and contractor requirements. Work with the Senior Property Manager to identify potential liability risks and obtain solutions and pricing to minimize risks. Maintain all required permits, inspections, and testing for each property. Ensure required inspections and testing are completed in accordance with applicable regulations. Assist with preparation, monitoring, and compliance of the property budget, including R&M accounts and utility consumption. Provide leadership and guidance for company engineers. Work as a team with janitorial, security, and other building engineering staff. Keep up good tenant relations in all office buildings. Review CCTV footage, security reports, and janitorial reports as needed. Reports to the Senior Property Manager. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of commercial building engineering experience. Current RTU/HVAC experience required. Must be able to climb ladders and access rooftop equipment. Building Automation System (BAS) and work order system experience required. Commercial office building experience required; low-rise/mid-rise experience preferred. Familiarity with centrifugal chillers and chilled-water systems is preferred. Experience with HVAC pneumatic controls is preferred. Must be available for after-hours emergency response, including equipment failures and severe weather events. Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a reliable personal vehicle required; must be able to travel to various buildings throughout Harris County; mileage reimbursement provided. Must be able to perform the physical demands of a commercial building engineer position, including walking properties, climbing stairs and ladders, working in mechanical spaces and on rooftops, lifting up to 50 pounds, and bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods. Computer Programs/Software Used: Various BAS/Security/Camera software used for remote scheduling, viewing, and operations MS365 Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel Adobe Comprehensive Benefits Package #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation