Description

We are looking for an experienced Building Engineer to join our team. This position will complete the operation, inspection, and maintenance of all commercial building equipment including electrical, mechanical, pump, fire, plumbing, and HVAC systems to achieve increased efficiency. The Building Engineer will be required to ensure safety while decreasing downtime by completing proactive performance testing and scheduled maintenance.

Friedman Real Estate seeks to hire a Lead Building Engineer to oversee and maintain the building mechanical systems and equipment for The Apex in West Bloomfield. Working under the direction of the buildings’ Property Manager, the Lead Building Engineer will oversee a team of engineers and maintenance technicians that are responsible for performing preventative maintenance and corrective repair of the buildings’ mechanical, electrical, plumbing, steam, elevator and fire/life safety systems. Oversight and inspection of work performed by outside subcontractors is also a requirement of the role.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of the buildings’ mechanical, electrical, plumbing, steam, elevator and fire/life safety systems.
• Respond to service work orders in a timely, safe and professional manner.
• Utilize building automation system to control and troubleshoot equipment.
• Report all deficiencies and life/safety hazards to Property Manager and take corrective action as needed.
• Supervise in-house team of building engineers and maintenance technicians and establish schedule for on-call/after-hours rotation schedule.
• Escort, oversee and supervise subcontractors when performing inspections or repairs.
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure that building systems are operating in a manner to keep building operating costs at a minimum.
• Maintain building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Perform welding, carpentry and locksmith tasks as needed.
• Maintain inspection logs as well as building plans, warranties and other essential paperwork.

Join a growing team of hardworking, self-motivated individuals. As an innovative, successful company we believe employees are our best asset. If you possess dynamic leadership capabilities and welcome a challenging position in a fast paced environment, consider a career opportunity with our organization.

Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions is one of the Midwest’s largest commercial real estate organizations. Friedman offers a full range of services that include: commercial brokerage, property and asset management, investment and loan sale advisory, turnaround management and receivership, space planning and design, construction and project management, graphic design and marketing in addition to a vast array of advisory services. We provide our clients with a single point of contact for the entire range of services we offer.

Friedman manages more than 140 commercial properties encompassing more than 16M SF and more than 10,000 apartment homes throughout the United States. Friedman’s brokerage team has over 800 current listings with $10 billion in closed transactions. As owners and managers of commercial property for 30 years, Friedman understands what it takes to achieve results that maximize their clients’ objectives. For more information, please visit: www.friedmanrealestate.com.

Friedman offers highly competitive compensation and full benefit packages, including Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, Delta Dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and over three weeks of vacation time. Apply today and see why Friedman is the right choice for the next step in your career!

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least four years of related experience and/or trade school training.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience within a high-rise environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in leading a team/
• Demonstrated working knowledge of plant equipment, including elevators, chillers, and boilers.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, drywall repairs, and carpentry.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Friedman Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.