Building Engineer

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that formed the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it's not just buildings and places that matter, it's what you do with them that can change the way people live.

We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: Downtown Columbia®, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; Teravalis, Phoenix and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaii.

About The Role

Support the Property Operations Team at The Woodlands based retail and office assets. Oversee all aspects of building maintenance to include projects, work orders, and emergency repairs for multiple properties. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for operating and capital expenditures.

What You Will Do

• Monitor the physical condition of the complex and correct unsafe conditions; perform day-to-day maintenance of building operations including heating, lighting, other utilities, grounds, doors and signage.
  
• Work in tandem with the property manager to ensure the condition of the building provides an inviting and relaxing work environment for tenants and guests.
  
• Maintain Angus Work Order system, accessible and accurate records for work orders/preventative maintenance, safety, repair/replacement of major equipment, utility cut-off, sewer clean-outs, and inventory of parts and supplies.
  
• Diagnose and perform maintenance/repairs on A/C and heating, electrical and plumbing systems, water and sewer lines, stairs, gates, fences, railings, roofing, tile, carpet, flooring, doors, , windows, gas and electric boilers, chillers, walls and ceilings, security system, tile, other equipment as required.
  
• Estimate cost of work for budgetary purposes; obtain materials necessary to complete building maintenance.
  
• Maintain fire and life safety standards.
  
• Maintain MSDS manuals.
  
• Respond to AFTER HOURS emergency calls portfolio wide on a rotating basis.
  
• Member of the facility emergency team and safety inspection team.
  
• Perform day-to-day maintenance of building operations including heating, lighting, other utilities, grounds, doors, and signage.
  
• Completes work consistent with corporate processes and policies.
  
• Assists the chief engineer with responding to tenant emergencies.
  
• Coordinates with property management staff in performing tenant work order and general maintenance work.
  
• Provides property manager and chief engineer with technical expertise in evaluating building maintenance issues and tenant requests and in determining whether the work can be completed within given budget parameters.
  

About You

• Five to ten years of related Class A mid-rise property maintenance experience.
  
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
  
• A team player who has the ability to multi-task and is self-directed.
  
• Must be deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and work with little supervision.
  
• Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.
  
• Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.
  
• Good problem solver/creative thinker.
  
• "Can-do" attitude, pro-active and resourceful.
  

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc.