Lead Building Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Lead Building Engineer, under general direction, supervises and directs the maintenance, repair, and alteration of buildings and allied equipment; plans and schedules work projects; administers various service contracts; provides technical assistance to the Chief Building Engineer and performs related duties associated with the assigned portfolio as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plans, schedules, orders materials, and supervises work on plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, ventilation, and pumping systems.  
• Supervises minor construction or building alteration projects.  
• Keeps associated records and prepares reports.  
• Participates in the development and administration of maintenance, construction, or service contracts, including requests for proposals, bid conferences, evaluation, selection of bids, and award of contracts.  
• Coordinates and assists in coordinating building maintenance activities with other departments, divisions, and sections, the public, and with outside agencies.  
• Inspects buildings for safety hazards, maintenance needs, and disability access requirements.  
• Prepares plans and specifications for small remodeling, alteration, and construction projects.  
• Provides time and materials cost estimates.  
• Analyzes energy usage and costs and originates changes to reduce consumption.  
• Participates in the determination of maintenance and energy requirements of new buildings.  
• Involved in preparing the Building Maintenance budget and Capital Improvement Plans, as needed. 
• Assists with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the section.  
• Assists with the development of long-range plans and standards for building maintenance.  
• Participates in the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of staff.  
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with employees, members of other departments, other agencies, and the public.  
• Participates in the safety committee.  
• Responsible for various maintenance Safety programs such as respiratory protection, fall safety, and confined space.