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The Lead Building Engineer is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical building infrastructure, including HVAC and electrical systems. They also lead a crew in maintenance tasks, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of experience as a Building Engineer or in a similar technical trade. Professional certifications such as IFMA FMP or BOC I/II are preferred.
Full job description
Overview
When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.
Responsibilities
As a Lead Engineer with Hines, you will operate and maintain all building systems, troubleshoot operations failures and re-establish building services; act as building systems expert in recognizing deficiencies in current systems, and understand and explain the impact of implementing changes to current systems or installation of new systems. You will also lead a crew in day-to-day operations and maintenance responsibilities, including scheduling personnel and tracking/reporting budgeted and unbudgeted expenses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Operations & Reliability
Lead day-to-day operation and reliability of critical building infrastructure including HVAC, chilled water systems, boilers, compressed air, vacuum, and electrical distribution systems supporting laboratory operations.
Monitor building management systems (BMS) and automation platforms to proactively identify performance issues and optimize system efficiency.
Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime of critical infrastructure supporting research and laboratory operations.
Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Support commissioning and re-commissioning of building systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with operational standards.
Assist with long-term strategic planning for the property, including budgeting and long-range forecasting.
Maintain cleanliness of the space, leading by example and training subordinate staff.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.
Lab & Life Sciences Infrastructure
Support laboratory operations by ensuring environmental control systems maintain required temperature, humidity, and pressure relationships.
Partner with lab operations teams to maintain infrastructure supporting cold storage, specialty gases, process water, and critical utilities.
Assist with infrastructure planning and implementation for laboratory expansions, equipment installations, and facility modifications.
Ensure facility systems supporting regulated laboratory environments operate in alignment with safety and compliance requirements.
Vendor & Contractor Management
Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors performing maintenance, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
Review vendor work plans and ensure adherence to safety protocols and site operational standards.
Support service contract management and assist with evaluating vendor performance and cost efficiency.
Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA, environmental health and safety (EHS), and building codes.
Partner with EHS teams to maintain safe facility operations and support emergency preparedness programs.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements include:
High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
Five or more years’ experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade
IFMA FMP designation preferred
BOC I or BOC II Certificate preferred
Compensation: $92,400 - $115,400
Closing
At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.
While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.
Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
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Hines is a leading global real estate investment manager. We own and operate $91.7 billion* of assets across property types and on behalf of a diverse group of institutional and private wealth clients. Every day, our 4,600 employees in 30 countries draw on our 69-year history to build the world forward by investing in, developing, and managing some of the world’s best real estate. To learn more, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media.
*Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2025.
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