Chief Building Engineer - South Florida
A Real Estate firm located in South Florida is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to lead the day-to-day engineering and facilities operations for one of their commercial office properties. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building performance, life-safety systems, team oversight, and tenant satisfaction.
This opportunity is ideal for a senior engineering professional who enjoys ownership of building operations while leading and developing on-site engineering staff.
Compensation: $110,000-115,000 + bonus
Responsibilities- Lead, schedule, and manage the on-site engineering and facilities team
- Maintain full operational responsibility for all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, and critical infrastructure
- Oversee Fire/Life Safety systems and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
- Perform and oversee preventative maintenance and emergency repairs
- Monitor and maintain air conditioning equipment, pumps, valves, piping, and building controls
- Respond to building incidents by securing affected areas, assessing root cause, and executing corrective action plans
- Evaluate service requests and dispatch/manage outside vendors and contractors
- Hire, train, and conduct performance reviews for engineering staff
- Regularly inspect tenant spaces and common areas to maintain Class-A standards
- Oversee tenant improvement and building projects, including competitive bidding and contractor oversight
- Ensure compliance with Department of Buildings and City regulation
Qualifications- 10+ years of experience in commercial office or property management environments
- Proven experience as a Chief Building Engineer or senior engineering lead
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to design, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems
- Construction knowledge to support building and tenant improvement projects
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- HVAC, ASME, EPA, or similar certifications strongly preferred
For immediate consideration, qualified and interested candidates may reach out directly to Kelly Lucey at klucey@gmail.com.
