Lead Building Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW The Lead Building Engineer, under general direction, supervises and directs the maintenance, repair, and alteration of buildings and allied equipment; plans and schedules work projects; administers various service contracts; provides technical assistance to the Chief Building Engineer and performs related duties associated with the assigned portfolio as required. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, schedules, orders materials, and supervises work on plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, ventilation, and pumping systems.  Supervises minor construction or building alteration projects.  Keeps associated records and prepares reports.  Participates in the development and administration of maintenance, construction, or service contracts, including requests for proposals, bid conferences, evaluation, selection of bids, and award of contracts.  Coordinates and assists in coordinating building maintenance activities with other departments, divisions, and sections, the public, and with outside agencies.  Inspects buildings for safety hazards, maintenance needs, and disability access requirements.  Prepares plans and specifications for small remodeling, alteration, and construction projects.  Provides time and materials cost estimates.  Analyzes energy usage and costs and originates changes to reduce consumption.  Participates in the determination of maintenance and energy requirements of new buildings.  Involved in preparing the Building Maintenance budget and Capital Improvement Plans, as needed. Assists with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the section.  Assists with the development of long-range plans and standards for building maintenance.  Participates in the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of staff.  Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with employees, members of other departments, other agencies, and the public.  Participates in the safety committee.  Responsible for various maintenance Safety programs such as respiratory protection, fall safety, and confined space.