Building Engineer

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Job description

Do you desire to be part of something special, be part of a winning team? Then this is the job for you!

Direct Hire opportunity for a Building Engineer 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.

As a Building Engineer you will:

• 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 abreast of latest technologies as related to building systems and equipment
• Manage Energy Management System programs, perform in-house programming and develop computer 1 based graphics to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems while considering occupant comfort, efficiency and minimizing operating costs
• 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

This is a full-time, Direct Hire opportunity.

Ideal candidate will have:

• 3-7 years of experience as a building engineer (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, FLS, carpentry, construction) working with a similar portfolio as that of our client
• EPA/Refrigerant Certification nice to have
• BOC I & II - Building Operators Certification is nice to have
• SMT BOMA is desired and working towards SMA BOMA is required
• LME - license required or 3,000 hours towards LBME (Limited Building Maintenance Electrician)
• 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
• High school diploma or equivalent education is a minimum requirement
• 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

Salary Range: $74,000 - $90,000 per year
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Since this is a Direct Hire role, benefits will be provided by the employer.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email or call . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws

Volt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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