Chief Building Engineer Job at Kodiak Realty Services LLC, Arlington, VA

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  • Kodiak Realty Services LLC
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repairs in the buildings within the property management portfolio in cooperation with the Property Managers and Building Engineer Team. Additionally, this role is responsible for the overall execution and profitability of all Tenant Improvement and Capital Expenditure projects, with the appropriate reporting to landlord clients and Kodiak ownership. The position relies heavily on the technical skills of the engineering staff and is expected to complete all projects as efficiently as possible for the company and its landlord clients, while building strong relationships with key contacts in the Kodiak portfolio. The primary responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):

  • Maintain building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, BAS, lighting, water treatment).

  • Conduct regular inspections, monitor performance, troubleshoot, and promptly repair facility systems.

  • Operate equipment (chillers, water heaters, pumps, air handlers, VAV boxes), manage BAS systems, and respond to alarms.

  • Execute and document preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

  • Diagnose system failures and apply corrective fixes, directly or through coordination with vendors.

  • Respond promptly to tenant service requests and maintain positive tenant relationships.

  • Coordinate and manage contractors and maintenance vendors to ensure timely and quality service.

  • Coordinate testing, inspections, and provide reports to tenant stakeholders.

  • Maintain a safe work environment; participate in after-hours emergency response and on-call rotations.

  • Assist property managers with budgeting and recommend improvements or system upgrades.

  • Oversee maintenance technicians and support staff; assign daily tasks and monitor project completion.

  • Maintain inventory, equipment logs, and work order documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire/life safety codes, EPA regulations, and other applicable requirements.

  • Manage and oversee various Tenant Projects and Preventive Maintenance Service Contracts in partnership with Property Managers and Accounting Team

  • Ensure preventive maintenance contracts and schedules are followed for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and specialty tenant systems.

  • In partnership with key vendors, oversee operation and maintenance of tenant-owned equipment such as generators, UPS systems, fire suppression systems, critical cooling equipment, electrical switchgears, SCIF-related infrastructure, doors, and MEP systems related to the tenant.

  • When applicable, ensure projects comply with D.O.D. requirements, security standards, building codes and contract provisions including escorting and vetting contractors as required.

  • Maintain documentation, warranties, and equipment lifecycle planning for tenant assets

  • Provide regular project and service updates to government stakeholders and property management.

Job Tags

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