Chief Engineer | Houston, TX
We are actively seeking a skilled and dedicated Chief Engineer to collaborate closely with our property management team. This role involves implementing and upholding energy management strategies, preventive maintenance programs, quality standards, and operational goals for our esteemed third-party clients.
About Us
Partners is a leading regional full-service commercial real estate firm offering clients a full spectrum of services and investments in office, industrial, and retail tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, property management, and an investment fund, among other services. We partner with people to create value, protect assets, and preserve wealth through real estate services, development, and capital investment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain all mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, air handlers, lighting, and control systems.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure proper operation of systems.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
- Respond promptly to tenant service requests, ensuring problems are resolved quickly and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records of building operations, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
- Manage building automation systems and energy management initiatives.
- Lead, train, and coordinate work for a team of building engineers and maintenance technicians.
- Schedule and oversee work performed by outside contractors and vendors to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with contracts.
- Support and enforce safety standards and building codes compliance.
- Participate in budgeting and capital planning related to building systems.
- Provide on-call support for emergency repairs or issues outside of regular hours as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- 5+ years of experience as an Assistant Chief Engineer within commercial property management
- Fire warden training and lockout/tagout hazardous energy control
- Basic ability to interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints
- Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Yardi
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
- Willingness to work extended hours and on-call duties as required
- Ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
- Engineer License
- 10 hours of OSHA training
- 16 hours of Asbestos Operations & Maintenance; certificate
- CFC 608 Universal Certification
Why Partners?
- Be part of one of the fastest-growing full-service commercial real estate firms in Texas, backed by an integrated platform spanning Investments, Development, Brokerage, and Property Management.
- Gain access to a diverse suite of institutional-quality investment offerings through Partners Capital.
- Collaborate with a driven, high-performance team that values integrity, teamwork, and long-term partnerships.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding organization.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic firm focused on growth and excellence in commercial real estate. We value candidates who bring energy, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Partners is proud to be committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
