Commercial Building Operating Engineer

OverviewCommercial Real Estate Building Operating Engineer - Baltimore/Howard County MarylandCompany DescriptionKenwood Management Company, founded in 1997, is a local owner and manager of a 1.4 million square foot office and industrial commercial real estate portfolio stretching from Baltimore to Dulles Airport. We are headquartered in Bethesda, MD.Job SummaryThe Building Engineer (Operating) will be assigned properties in Baltimore and Howard Counties. For those properties, the Building Engineer will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of all building systems and equipment and to provide mentorship and training to subordinates (assistant engineer and day porter) where needed. Individual must have working experience in repairs of HVAC systems.Current Job FunctionsInvestigate, Diagnose, and Perform repairs to HVAC systems (RTUs, heat pumps, fan coils and split systems etc.), VVTs, VAVs, VFDs, minor electrical and plumbing systemsPerform building start up and shut down as neededMonitor HVAC performance using Internet-based EMS systemsRespond quickly to tenant service, safety, and comfort requests. Assist in coordination and supervision of tenant improvement workProvide oversight to Engineer’s Assistants and HelpersProvide oversight to outside contractors as needed. Ensure specifications and building rules and regulations are followedAchieve goals & objectives of engineering department and for assigned propertiesUnderstand how to reset and operate fire alarm systems at each propertyHave a basic knowledge of diagnostics and repairs to HVAC, plumbing and electrical systemsPerform life safety and emergency procedures and programs per local codes; ensure compliance with local, state, federal building safety, & environmental policiesPerform and coordinate all work assigned by Property Management OfficeAssist in supervising contractor’s workMaintain tool inventoryPeriodically be on call (after hours/weekends) and respond to call at all propertiesEnsure proper operation of company owned van per employee manualRequired to rotate for on call services after hoursGoals and ObjectivesProvide support and leadership related to all facets of building functions under your responsibility in an efficient and safe manner and be a team player in advancing the company’s efforts to grow and the property’s performance goals.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyAdditional InformationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kenwood Management Company, LLC by 2xGet notified about new Operating Engineer jobs in Bethesda, MD.Bethesda, MD $115,000.00-$130,000.00 21 hours agoArlington, VA $130,000.00-$155,000.00 2 days agoColumbia, MD $75,000.00-$95,000.00 1 month agoBethesda, MD $90,000.00-$110,000.00 5 months agoHanover, MD $100,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks agoLaurel, MD $49,996.80-$290,004.00 2 weeks agoLaurel, MD $49,996.80-$290,004.00 2 weeks agoColumbia, MD $80,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks agoGaithersburg, MD $88,100.00-$134,400.00 11 months agoWashington DC-Baltimore Area $88,100.00-$134,400.00 3 days agoGermantown, MD $80,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks agoGermantown, MD $75,000.00-$90,000.00 4 weeks agoWashington, DC $150.00-$240.00 1 month agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17