Madden Industrial Craftsmen has an immediate need for a Commercial Building Engineer for our client, located in Portland, OR.

• The Building Engineer is responsible for the physical operations of assigned properties, ensuring high project performance is met based on established goals and benchmarks.

Responsibilities

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

• Manage maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements for assigned buildings. Including all building systems – mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, elevator/escalator, building envelope

• Identify, recommend, and implement preventative and on-going maintenance programs to preserve and/or upgrade building systems

• Stay up to date of latest technologies as related to building systems and equipment

• Manage Energy Management System programs, perform in-house programming and develop computer based graphics to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems while considering occupant comfort, efficiency and minimizing operating costs

VENDOR MANAGEMENT

• Manage vendor relationships effectively to ensure service expectations and contract obligations are met and costs are within budget and/or opportunities for expense savings are achieved

• Oversee and inspect work performed by outside contractors seeing that the contract specifications are followed, and work is completed in a timely manner

• Competitively bid service agreements as necessary

• Provide quality assurance to all proposed work that will impact building systems by reviewing plans (approving or denying) to maintain building standards. Complete intermittent inspections to confirm work is being completed according to plan

• Work closely with building security and day janitors to ensure seamless delivery of building services to customers

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate strong problem-solving techniques

• Values the importance of great customer service

• Must excel at performing work accurately and thoroughly

• Knows how to write and verbally communicate in a professional manner

• Must be proficient in working with, and understanding, commercial building HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire & life safety systems, construction, carpentry, painting, and roofing

• Able to work independently and proactively

• Should be able to actively listen to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others using tact, courtesy, and good judgment

• Three to seven years of experience as a building engineer (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, FLS, carpentry, construction)

• General knowledge of building codes, electrical standards (24-480v), water treatment standards, and building operation standards

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, and associated design documents

• Exhibit strong skills working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Energy Management System based software

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent education is a minimum requirement

Certifications Preferred

• EPA/Refrigerant Certification

• BOC I & II – Building Operators Certification

• SMT BOMA and working towards SMA BOMA

• LME – license or 3,000 hours towards LBME (Limited Building Maintenance Electrician)

DETAILS

• Must have a Drivers License and clean driving record

• Ability to pass a Background Check

• Pay: $68k - $77k/hour to start

• Monday - Friday

• 7:00am - 4:00pm

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan

• Health Insurance

• Life and Disability

• Flex Spending Account

• Tuition reimbursement and License and Certification training

• Employee assistance Programs

• Free Parking and/or Annual Tri-Met pass

• Fitness Facility on site

• Generous PTO, Holiday, Sick and Vacation time