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Senior Facilities and Building Engineer

29 days ago

New York

Job Description Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City's diverse people and businesses. Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Asset Management Property Operations Department is responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of City-owned real estate assets and serving the operational needs of tenant businesses. In addition, the Department assists EDC in the allocation of resources among its properties. Your Role: This is a field position that will provide technical leadership and operational oversight for a diverse campus of industrial, commercial, and waterfront assets located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of complex building systems across multiple facilities while supporting the long-term stewardship of public assets. The Senior Facility & Building Engineer is a highly skilled, hands-on technical professional responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems. This role works directly in the field, leading by example while ensuring building infrastructure operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. The position supports critical systems, performs advanced repairs, and provides technical guidance to junior staff and vendors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Technical Leadership & Building Systems, • Provide senior-level oversight and hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire/life safety, and building automation systems., • Serve as the primary technical authority for diagnosing system failures, identifying root causes, and performing corrective and preventive solutions., • Establish standards and best practices for building operations, maintenance, and system performance across the campus., • Review and approve technical scopes of work, engineering recommendations, and system designs., • Respond to emergency maintenance calls, including after-hours when required., • Campus Operations & Oversight, • Oversee day-to-day facilities engineering activities across multiple buildings and asset types, ensuring continuity of operations., • Conduct regular inspections of facilities, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and infrastructure to assess condition, safety, and compliance., • Support emergency response and after-hours incident resolution related to building systems., • Vendor, Contractor & Staff Coordination, • Lead and manage third-party vendors, contractors, and consultants providing maintenance, repair, and engineering services., • Review proposals, negotiate scopes, monitor performance, and approve invoices to ensure quality, compliance, and cost effectiveness., • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to facilities staff and building operators as applicable., • Capital Projects & Asset Management, • Lead and support capital improvement projects, major system replacements, and infrastructure upgrades from planning through closeout., • Partner with project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure constructability, maintainability, and operational efficiency., • Support asset condition assessments, deferred maintenance planning, and long-term capital forecasting., • Regulatory Compliance, Safety & Risk Management, • Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including NYC DOB, FDNY, OSHA, EPA, and environmental requirements., • Lead fire/life safety programs, inspections, testing, and corrective actions., • Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect public assets, tenants, and occupants., • Sustainability & Resiliency, • Support energy management, sustainability, and climate resiliency initiatives aligned with City and agency goals., • Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance system resilience., • Assist with data collection and reporting related to energy use, system performance, and compliance requirements., • Stakeholder & Tenant Engagement, • Serve as a senior technical point of contact for internal stakeholders, tenants, and partner agencies., • Communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences., • Support the agency's mission by maintaining facilities that enable economic development, job creation, and public benefit., • New Technology Integration, • Smart building systems: Implement and maintain advanced technology like building automation systems (BAS) to monitor and control HVAC, lighting, and security remotely., • Upgrades and innovations: Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in building management to keep the building functioning optimally., • Snow Removal, • During snow events that require removal duties, coordinate with a team to plan removal duties and contractors to ensure coverage., • Duty Station and Site Reporting, • This is an onsite position that requires a 5-day presence at Sunset Park Campus. The work schedule may include weekend coverage and is subject to manager approval/consideration., • OSHA 30 Hour, • FDNY S12 Supervision of Sprinkler Systems (Citywide), • FDNY S13 Supervision of Standpipe Systems (Citywide), • FDNY S95 Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems, • Backhoes/heavy equipment training (Dump Truck/front-end loader/skid steer/backhoe), • NYS CDL Driver license, • NYS Driver license Class D, • Power Industrial Truck Certification, • Aerial Work Platform Certification, • CPR/AED Training, • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities, or related field) or equivalent experience., • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred., • 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in facilities engineering, building operations, or infrastructure management., • Demonstrated expertise in managing complex building systems across multiple assets.Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and building codes., • Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS), CMMS, and system integration., • Excellent troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities., • Strong knowledge of NYC building codes, regulatory agencies, and inspection processes., • Proven experience leading vendors, consultants, and capital projects., • Ability to make independent technical decisions and exercise sound judgment in high-impact situations. NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives: • Generous employer subsidized health insurance, • Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, • Vision and hearing benefits, • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, • Short term and long-term disability coverage, • 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage, • Up to 25 vacation days, • Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays, • Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks, • Retirement savings programs, • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan, • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan, • Tuition Reimbursement program, • Continuing education and professional development, • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer, • College savings plan, • Backup childcare, • Gym membership discounts, • A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents. For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.

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