Job Title: Chief Building Engineer (DC 3rd Class)

Department: Operations

Spectrum Management, LLC has been serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 25 years and provides a comprehensive array of services that include construction management, facilities management and real estate development services.

Spectrum Management is currently seeking to recruit a Chief Building Engineers for one of our critical Washington, D.C. sites to observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters and charts and adjust controls/equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of the building systems.

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience with commercial building operations and maintenance facilities and be able to ensure all equipment is safe and well-functioning. Our goal is to ensure our business’s accommodation is problem-free, reliable and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of energy management and electrical systems
Provides monitoring of facility operating systems using available Building Automation Systems
Conducts tours of the Building observing and correcting system operations
Performs weekend DC 3rd Class Building Engineer Check per code
Supervises/directs building engineering/maintenance staff
Maintain Mechanical/Electrical rooms and associated equipment in a clean/orderly condition
Executes testing of life systems, emergency power systems water treatment, elevators and other systems as required
Executes the quality assurance program that directs and controls quality, training, safety, and in particular continuous quality improvement
Identifies areas of possible process failures before they happen, if failures do occur, initiates immediate corrective action and long-term solutions
Operates, monitors, maintains and repairs the facility’s HVAC, steam, chilled water, sanitary-domestic water
Addresses current environmental issues and concerns relating to IAQ, UST, lead, radon, asbestos, and Legionella prevention
Performs variable air volume boxes repair and preventative maintenance
HVAC unit trouble shooting repairs, minor air and water balancing, refrigerant recovery using refrigerant gauges, refrigerant system trouble shooting
Performs Quality Control inspections of all systems
Performs Preventative Maintenance and service calls as required during shift
Acts as senior representative at the Building(s) during respective after hours shift
Cross-trained to operate and maintain one or more systems, which provide the facility’s heat, air-conditioning (cool, humidify, dehumidify, filter, and circulate air), refrigeration, steam or high-temperature water and electricity
Performs air volume/exhaust surveys and readings and assists with system-wide air balancing
Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Chief Building Engineer may operate in a supervisory capacity for site maintenance, HVAC and engineering staff to coordinate building maintenance/repair duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
Valid DC 3rd Class Engineers License Required
CFC License preferred
5+ years of experience operating in a facility with similar characteristics and job functions
Experience supervising an engineering/maintenance staff of three (3) or more a plus

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of pneumatic/DDC control system application and calibration, and operational requirements of HVAC systems
Ability to prioritize work requests and orders according to departmental needs
Ability to work well with your hands and think quickly in emergency situations
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Working understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work with large amounts of data
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Strong attention to detail
Proactive approach to problem solving
Flexibility in a fast-paced environment
Ability and willingness to follow instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in stressful situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
Ability to assess the customer’s immediate needs and ensure customer’s receipt of needed services through personal service or making appropriate referral
Ability to provide prompt, efficient and responsive service
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations

To Apply: Please submit a resume.

Spectrum Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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