Job Description

Company Description

Everest Holdings is an investment and advisory services company focused on assets and clients in the Southwestern United States. Our investors and clients include some of the US's largest and most sophisticated participants in various markets. We have earned a reputation for producing above-standard returns and creating uncommon value for our stakeholders. Everest Holdings provides a nurturing and rewarding work environment where employees are stakeholders and their contributions are recognized and rewarded. Our employees are encouraged to get involved in the community and support causes that are meaningful to them.

Everest’s third-party commercial property management platform was recently engaged to manage a 300,000 SF, 11-story Class A office building in one of Arizona’s top office submarkets. Everest is committed to providing a fun, exciting, and rewarding work environment. Employees are true stakeholders in our investments, which fosters engagement, motivation, and a sense of fulfillment. We encourage our team members to be active in their communities and to contribute to causes they care about.

Role Description

The Senior / Lead Building Engineer will be the on-site technical lead responsible for all building systems and day-to-day engineering operations at this Class A office tower. This individual will oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), life safety, and building automation systems; manage maintenance staff and vendors; and partner closely with the on-site property management and tenant relations team to deliver a best-in-class tenant experience.

This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Senior Commercial Property Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation, inspection, and maintenance of all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, building automation, vertical transportation, and security interfaces).

• Supervise and mentor a small team of building engineers and maintenance technicians; help coordinate daily work assignments, schedules, and training.

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs, including scheduling, documentation, and tracking of work orders.

• Troubleshoot and resolve building system issues promptly, minimizing downtime and disruption to tenants.

• Oversee vendor performance for engineering-related contracts (e.g., HVAC, elevators, fire systems, controls, specialty trades), including RFPs, scope definition, and invoice review.

• Assist property management with annual operating and capital budgets, including recommendations for building system upgrades and replacements.

• Support capital projects, tenant improvements, and reconfigurations, coordinating with contractors, engineers, and city inspectors as needed.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, environmental and safety regulations, and company policies.

• Maintain accurate records and logs, including equipment inventories, manuals, as-builts, and systems documentation.

• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and customer service with the engineering and maintenance team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial building engineering or facilities management, preferably in Class A high-rise office.

• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, VAVs, cooling towers, and control systems.

• Solid understanding of electrical distribution, lighting control systems, and emergency power.

• Experience supervising or leading an engineering/maintenance team.

• Familiarity with BMS/BAS platforms and work order/PM software.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Excellent problem-solving skills; able to diagnose complex issues and implement practical solutions.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable interacting with tenants, vendors, and ownership.

• Relevant certifications/licensure preferred (e.g., refrigeration license, boiler license, Universal EPA, SMA/SMT, BOMA/RPA courses, or similar).

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work on roofs and in mechanical spaces, and perform other physical tasks typical of a building engineering role.

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