Overview
Job Title : Chief Building Engineer (DC 3rd Class)
Department : Operations
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Spectrum Management, LLC has served the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 24 years, providing services in construction management, facilities management and real estate development. Spectrum Management is seeking a Chief Building Engineer for several key Washington, D.C. sites to observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters and charts and adjust controls / equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of building systems. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience with commercial building operations and maintenance facilities and be able to ensure all equipment is safe and well-functioning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of energy management and electrical systems
- Provides monitoring of facility operating systems using Building Automation Systems
- Conducts tours of the Building observing and correcting system operations
- Performs weekend DC 3rd Class Building Engineer Check per code
- Supervises / directs building engineering / maintenance staff
- Maintains Mechanical / Electrical rooms and associated equipment in a clean / orderly condition
- Executes testing of life systems, emergency power systems, water treatment, elevators and other systems as required
- Executes the quality assurance program that directs and controls quality, training, safety, and continuous quality improvement
- Identifies areas of possible process failures before they happen; if failures do occur, initiates immediate corrective action and long-term solutions
- Operates, monitors, maintains and repairs the facility’s HVAC, steam, chilled water, sanitary-domestic water systems
- Addresses environmental issues relating to IAQ, UST, lead, radon, asbestos, and Legionella prevention
- Performs variable air volume boxes repair and preventative maintenance
- HVAC unit troubleshooting, minor air and water balancing, refrigerant recovery using gauges, refrigerant system troubleshooting
- Performs Quality Control inspections of all systems
- Performs Preventative Maintenance and service calls as required during shift
- Acts as senior representative at the Building(s) during respective after hours shift
- Cross-trained to operate and maintain one or more systems providing facility heat, air-conditioning, refrigeration, steam or high-temperature water and electricity
- Performs air volume / exhaust surveys and readings and assists with system-wide air balancing
- Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Chief Building Engineer may operate in a supervisory capacity for site maintenance, HVAC and engineering staff to coordinate building maintenance / repair duties.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.
Education and / or Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) requiredValid DC 3rd Class Engineers License RequiredCFC License preferred5+ years of experience operating in a facility with similar characteristics and job functionsExperience supervising an engineering / maintenance staff of three (3) or more is a plusCompetencies
Knowledge of pneumatic / DDC control system application and calibration, and operational requirements of HVAC systemsAbility to prioritize work requests and orders according to departmental needsAbility to work well with your hands and think quickly in emergency situationsStrong communication skills, both written and verbalWorking understanding of Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work with large amounts of dataExcellent organizational and time management skillsAbility to work independently or as part of a teamStrong attention to detail and proactive problem solvingFlexibility in a fast-paced environmentAbility and willingness to follow instructionsAbility to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and remain calm in stressful situations requiring tact and diplomacyAbility to assess customer needs and ensure service through personal service or appropriate referralAbility to provide prompt, efficient and responsive serviceAbility to exercise sound judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisionsTo Apply : Please submit a resume to HR@smusa.us.
Spectrum Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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