Lead Building Engineer

Lead Building Engineer

Washington Property Company – Tysons, VA

The building engineer provides great customer service, is professional, courteous, and reliable and assists with cost efficient maintenance to the portfolio. This position does have supervisory responsibility, and requires a back-ground check, security clearance and reliable transportation.  

6 am - 2:30 pm M-F with on-call rotation after hours and on-weekends. Excellent attendance and certain physical demands (e.g. lifting up to 50 lbs.) are required to perform the essential functions of this position. The engineer will provide his own hand tools, and gauges, and must have these at time of hire. Property specific tools are provided.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspect property and equipment daily, read meters, maintain logs, supervise day porter
• Evaluate and maintain the facility and grounds, meeting operational standards
  • Minor Drywall Repairs, Painting, Snow Removal, Cleaning, Ceiling tiles, Lights
• Schedule tests, and maintain curb appeal
• Maintain Fire Life Safety Systems for the property
• Maintain and replace parts and components in plumbing, electrical, and heating systems
• Meet with contractors to gather pricing as requested by Property Manager
• Supervise all service providers to ensure quality of work and report any issues to the Property Manager and Chief Engineer
• Attend Meetings as requested
• Report the arrival and departure times of all service providers to the Property Manager
• Perform Tenant Service Requests
• Implement the company’s Preventative Maintenance Program and perform routine PM’s
  • Identify and recommend PM changes as needed
• Promptly report to Property Manager conditions found that require additional maintenance or repair
• Order and maintain supplies as need to perform duties within budget constraints for property
• Assist with budgeting for future capital expenses. Assist Property Manager with maintaining maintenance expenditures
• Maintain shop, and storage areas in a clean, neat organized way