Assistant Building Engineer (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies.

With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for an assistant building engineer at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

The Assistant Building Engineer is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs of commercial office buildings.

This person will work with the Lead Building Engineer and Property Management and travel as needed to various locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and Houston.

Responsibilities:


* Ability to perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and general building repairs in a timely manner.


* Performs and/or complete all tenant service requests accurately and expediently.


* Maintains the professional appearances of the property and equipment.


* Ensures that work performed in client space is accomplished with a minimum of disruption and is followed by adequate cleanup.


* Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.


* Monitor and replace light fixtures as needed.


* Promotes safety among all building tenants, vendors, and visitors.


* Assists in preparing the Building Maintenance budget.


* Manages asset maintenance and oversees service contractors.


* Administers card access equipment and support data management for access systems.


* Responds quickly to emergency situations and customer concerns.


* Maintains ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.


* The majority of travel will be between properties located in the DFW area; light travel to Houston properties as needed.

Qualifications:


* 3 – 5+ years of commercial property experience in Class A and Class B offices.


* Construction knowledge a plus


* Strong knowledge of building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems


* Must be highly organized with an attention to detail


* Be an effective communicator with strong customer service skills


* Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines


* Ability to adapt to changing portfolios


* HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical Journeyman or Master level certification plus


* Familiarity with Energy Management and Building Automation Systems and Preventative Maintenance scheduling software.

Requirements:


* High School Diploma/GED or higher


* Knowledge of MS Office and work order software (MRI Angus or similar)


* Valid driver’s license


* Ability to travel as needed to various locations across the Dallas/Fort Worth area and Houston


* Abili...