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Building Engineer

BH Properties
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025 CLOSED ON 1/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Engineer position at BH Properties?

BUILDING ENGINEER – AUSTIN, TEXAS www.bhproperties.com

Company

BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail and multi-family properties throughout the Western United States, along with investments in distressed debt and ground leases. The company vertically integrated, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, Austin, and Houston and is able to acquire and close transaction without the need for lengthy due diligence periods. Our 31-year track-record and balance sheet allow us to move quickly and creatively, structuring acquisitions to satisfy seller needs in a highly competitive market. Today, the company owns and operates approximately 10M square feet across 18 states.

POSITION

The Building Engineer is an integral and highly visible role within the Company, working in partnership with asset and property management teams. In addition, the Building Engineer must be a problem solver working in an entrepreneurial environment.

LOCATION

Austin, Texas

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Building Engineer include, but are not limited to:

  • Supervise vendors and contractors upon instruction of the Senior Asset Manager, Property Manager(s) and Property Coordinator
  • Management of maintenance programs and scheduling of third-party inspections for building infrastructure, e.g., fire life safety, HVAC, electrical, elevators, etc
  • Scheduling and completion of work orders for general maintenance and repairs
  • Preparation of purchase orders for projects as needed
  • Coordination and monitoring of vendor or contractor progress as needed
  • Daily property inspection and the reporting of any needed repairs to the Senior Asset Manager, Property Manager(s) and Property Coordinator
  • Inspection of building equipment and provision of preventative maintenance services
  • Maintenance of inventory levels of maintenance equipment supplies
  • Completion of all paperwork daily or as required by Property Manager(s)
  • Response to after-hours and weekend maintenance emergencies as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of general maintenance experience
  • Wastewater operator license highly preferred
  • HVAC certification preferred
  • Ability to negotiate service contracts and minor construction contracts
  • Basic computer skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally internally within the organization and externally with tenants, vendors, and other outside parties
  • Must possess a strong work ethic
  • Yardi work order experience a plus

Compensation

We offer a generous and comprehensive compensation & benefits package, along with the opportunity for professional growth and development within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial, and growing investment group. For immediate consideration please submit resume with salary expectations. Resumes submitted with salary requirements will be considered first.

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