BUILDING ENGINEER

Salt Lake City, UT



This role requires a hands-on approach to building operations, maintenance, and construction oversight. Responsibilities span technical operations, vendor coordination, and tenant-facing services across commercial properties.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Operations and Leadership

• Perform daily property inspections and respond to building issues.
• Maintain communication with property management and escalate emergencies or operational risks immediately.
• Cover emergency issues 24/7 as part of an on-call rotation.
• Monitor utility usage and mechanical systems for all assigned sites.

2. Tenant Service

• Maintain regular communication with tenants.
• Take initiative to resolve service issues and ensure consistent satisfaction.

3. Financial Monitoring

• Assist with tracking engineering, repair, and construction expenses.
• Review and verify vendor invoices.

4. Construction & Project Oversight

• Coordinate tenant buildouts and capital improvement work with architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings, verify progress, track budgets, and enforce contract compliance.
• Maintain records: permits, drawings, warranties, insurance, and close-out documentation.

5. Contract Management

• Evaluate, solicit, and help negotiate vendor contracts.
• Monitor contract performance and maintain insurance compliance.

6. Compliance and Safety

• Ensure inspections, testing, and reports are completed for life safety systems in accordance with local/state/federal regulations.
• Track corrections and communicate updates to management.
• Lead site emergency procedure planning.

7. New Site Support

• Assist in building commissioning and acquisition assessments.
• Help establish manuals and procedures for new properties.
• Address post-acquisition warranty issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial real estate engineering or construction.
• Proficient in: property management software, Word, Excel, Outlook, building automation, access control, and work order systems.
• Strong communication skills and service mindset.