Building Engineer

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

***This position is for a Building Engineer in St. Louis***

About The Role

As the Building Engineer , you are a technical and engineering expert who is familiar with building maintenance systems and equipment. You bring strong organizational skills, a customer-centric approach, and a positive outlook to everything you do.

You’ll be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and routine repairs on building mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, fire protection, and security systems, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently. You will monitor system performance, identify maintenance requirements, and coordinate with qualified third-party contractors for specialized repairs, inspections, and services as needed. You can recognize and respond appropriately to conditions that are out of the ordinary to help ensure the safety of our clients, tenants, and properties.

You also understand how to develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, suppliers, and department leaders. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.

In This Role, You Will

• •Maintain and check daily operating logs for air conditioning, fan units, graph charts, utility meters, and general complaints.
• •Ensure that building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently and at the most economical cost.
• •Successfully coordinate contractor, tenant, and management approvals for work orders.
• •Demonstrate a clear understanding of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.

What You’ll Bring

• •At least 3 years of experience in building/property maintenance or building engineering, preferably within commercial buildings.
• •CFC Certification (or the ability to obtain it).
• •Solid working knowledge of HVAC systems and maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems, and other building mechanical equipment.
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel).
• •Flexibility to be on-call to respond to after-hours and weekend emergency requests.
• •A valid driver’s license.
• •A clear motor vehicle record (MVR).
• •Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• •Excellent communication skills.

Bonus Skills and Experience

Holding any necessary or required licenses based on building and jurisdictional requirements.

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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact accommodations@colliers.com for assistance.