Lead Building Engineer
- Pay
- $45 per hour
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
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.
About you
You're a technical and engineering expert, familiar with maintenance systems and equipment. You bring strong organizational skills, a customer-centric approach and a positive outlook to everything you do.
As the Lead Building Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties. You'll respond to client requests, prioritize and assign work orders, and follow up to ensure minimal downtime. You like to be proactive by conducting regular inspections, alarm testing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs.
You also know how to develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, suppliers and department leaders. And with a keen eye for details, 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 the following: air conditioning, fan units, graph charts, utility meters and general complaints.
- Ensure that building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost.
- Assist in the development of the annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects.
- Demonstrate a clear understating of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.
What you'll bring
- At least 5 years' experience in building/property maintenance or engineering experience.
- Solid working knowledge of HVAC systems/maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems and other building mechanical equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
- Flexibility to be on-call to respond to after-hours / weekend emergency requests.
Bonus Skills and Experience
- A valid driver's license.
- Working knowledge of work order and preventative maintenance software systems.
- Holding any necessary/required licenses based on building and jurisdictional requirements.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent communications skills.
Pay and benefits
Approximate Compensation Range for this Role: $44.67/hour to $48.07/hour
Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training."
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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.
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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 for assistance.
From Colliers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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