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    Lead Building Engineer - Portland, United States - Kidder Mathews Careers

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    Description
    Founded in 1969, Kidder Mathews ) is the largest, independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, with more than 900 real estate professionals and staff in 20 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona.

    We offer a complete range of brokerage, property management, appraisal, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types.

    The firm performs $10.9 billion in transactions, manages over 62 million square feet of space, and conducts over 2,600 appraisals annually.

    Kidder Mathews is an expanding, dynamic, vibrant and entrepreneurial firm and has been consistently recognized asa "best place to work" in multiple markets on the West Coast.

    Kidder Mathews Property Management is looking for smart, structured, and highly-motivated individuals. Our compensation is competitive with a full suite of benefits offered. Each office also provides full administrative and technical support in a professional environment
    Job Summary

    In partnership with the entire Asset Services Team, the Lead Building Engineer will work to meet the on-going maintenance demands of the team to assure a high level of professionalism regarding all portfolio maintenance requirements, including timely response to and resolution of any tenant or owner requests or concerns.

    Essential Functions
    Assist with management of a small team of Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, training, development, evaluation and disciplinary action of employees as requested
    Provide coaching, direction and leadership to employees in order to achieve portfolio, company and client results
    Promote and maintain a positive working environment in alignment with Kidder Mathews values
    Conduct team meetings and safety trainings as requested
    Assist with the development and implementation of the preventative maintenance program for the portfolio
    Ensure scheduled inspections are completed and turned in on time; perform inspections on assigned properties
    Ensure noted items on inspection checklists which require additional follow up are resolved and/or communicated to the Property Manager
    Provide feedback to Property Manager regarding needed repairs, special services, etc.
    Ensure routine and scheduled maintenance and custodial tasks are completed (e.g.

    change ballasts, rewire fan motors, change faulty light switches, change HVAC filters, rebuild faucets, fix toilets, clear roof drains, etc.)

    ; perform these tasks on assigned properties
    Read and interpret manuals, constructions drawings, diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and tasks
    Maintain quality appearance of property to Kidder Mathews and Client's standards
    Participate in property tours or meetings with clients as requested
    Partner with contracted vendors and ensure quality of work performed by them
    Review, monitor and/or draft scope of services/specifications for contracted services
    Partner with management to develop specifications for contracted services
    Provide direction or supervision to contracted vendors and contractors ensuring quality of work is completed as expected
    Respond to and resolve tenant service requests (e.g. running toilets, leaking faucets, etc.)
    Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional and positive manner with clients, vendors, coworkers, etc.
    Support and participate in annual operating and capital budgeting process as requested
    Use a variety of hand and power tools following all safety practices
    Ensure a safe, clean work environment is maintained and that all safety procedures are being followed
    Ensure that all accidents and any potential safety hazards are reported immediately
    Other Functions
    Perform other duties or projects as requested

    or required
    Essential 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 competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Education
    High School diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and the ability to be covered by our insurer; maintain an O7C electrical certification where applicable
    EXPERIENCe REQUIRED
    5+ years' experience in commercial building maintenance or related field
    5+ years' experience operating relevant computer hardware/software (e.g., HVAC, security, MS Office, Work order system, smart phones, etc.)
    1+ years in a direct supervisory role
    Required Knowledge
    Demonstrated working knowledge of typical office building systems (e.g. mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, HVAC, security systems, plumbing, etc.)
    Skills and Ability
    Ability to obtain an employee fidelity bond
    Able to work with minimal supervision and lead by example
    Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
    Ability to provide excellent customer service and mediate difficult client situations
    Ability to speak, write and understand English
    Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills
    Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and proactively problem solve
    Ability to prioritize, multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline oriented environment
    Demonstrated initiative and trouble shooting skills
    Demonstrated ability to use relevant technology including work order system and smart phone
    Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
    Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks
    Available to work overtime and be on call as needed
    Professional, clean and neat appearance
    Ability to provide small hand tools as needed.
    Must have dependable vehicle capable of transporting needed tools/equipment (e.g. ladder, power washer, hand tools, power tools, etc.)

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, loud noise, airborne particles and both hot and cold temperatures.

    Physical Demands
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.

    The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and sometimes more than 10 pounds and rarely over 50 pounds.

    The employee must frequently climb a ladder.

    Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.

    The employee must frequently drive an automobile.
    Supervisory Responsibilities
    Assist with supervisory responsibilities for up to 3 Building Engineers and/or Maintenance Technicians

    Kidder Mathews is an equal opportunity employer does not discriminate based on race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

    Kidder Mathews will accommodatecandidates with disabilities to complete this application. Please you need an accommodation.

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    Please review the Notice of Data Privacy for Employees and Applicants for detailed information concerning what information we collect, the purposes for which information is collected and with whom such information may be shared.

    You can find this notice on our careers page at

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