Chief Building Engineer Job at Hays, Washington DC

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  • Hays
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Your new company

Join a respected Seattle based foundation as a Chief Building Engineer and be a part of giving back to the community by overseeing a real estate portfolio based out of downtown Seattle, WA.

Your new role

As Chief Building Engineer, you’ll lead the engineering team in managing a circa 500k SF office portfolio across 18 buildings, including circa 65 residential units.

Key responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, and automation systems
  • Manage and prioritize all work orders and service requests
  • Coordinate vendors, review bids, and support construction and improvement projects
  • Run preventative maintenance programs
  • Support property management with building security and procedures
  • Review maintenance invoices and manage supplies
  • Assist with budgets and capital planning
  • Participate in the on‑call rotation
  • Identify efficiency and cost‑saving opportunities
  • Record and report monthly utility meter readings

What you'll need to succeed

  • 10+ years of building maintenance experience, including 5+ years in leadership
  • Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • 07 Electrical License
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with tenants, vendors, and team members
  • Ability to safely use tools and handle physical aspects of the role

What you'll get in return

A stable role within a well ran Real Estate firm who offer the chance to be a part of a small "family style" culture. They also offer a generous compensation package including a premium free option of healthcare + 401k + PTO and more.

What you need to do next

If you're interested in this position then please apply now or reach out to me at aaron.stannard@hays.com if you'd like to have a confidential discussion!

Job Tags

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