Operations Manager (Chief Building Engineer)

*US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Vancouver, WA Posted 8/1/2025 Full Time

Operations Manager/Chief Building Engineer

8 hours between 6am – 6pm. Once trained, 9:30am – 6pm initially.

85-115K

The Operations Manager/Chief Building Engineer executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best-practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance. The Operations Manager manages the team on the ground in being a highly efficient and knowledgeable team to perform Best in Class Services.

Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership

    Lead engineering team and vendor management Support daily operations of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression) Manage work order assignments and service level agreements Oversee staff development, training, and performance

    Administrative Responsibilities

    Work with Senior Engineering Manager on budgeting

    Process purchase orders and monitor inventory

    Manage preventive maintenance scheduling

    Oversee contract compliance and quality control

    Evaluate vendors for quality and pricing

    Ensure proper engineering standards and procedures

    Support safety compliance and environmental conditions

    Operations Management

    Coordinate maintenance of building systems

    Schedule major repairs and quality reviews

    Maintain critical parts inventory

    Ensure code compliance

    Analyze equipment downtime impacts

    Develop emergency response plans with clients

    Implement energy conservation programs

    Education & Experience

    Bachelor's degree in business, management or related field

    5+ years of experience in operations management

    Proven track record of process improvement and team leadership

    Technical experience

    HVAC: Must have experience maintaining and/or leading teams that maintain HVAC systems. This should include split units, package units, heat pumps, air-handling units, chilled water systems, VAVs, etc.

    Electrical: Must be familiar with high and low voltage systems. This should include panels, transformers, lighting systems (277v, including controllers), HVAC controllers, emergency power systems including backup generators.

    Fire life and safety: Must be familiar with the following components of a FLS system. Alarm panels, detection (including smoke, heat, flame, flow switches), pull stations, fire extinguishers, specialty gasses, wet/dry systems, pre-action, and emergency lighting.

    Plumbing: Must understand the basics of commercial plumbing systems including connection methods. This should be inclusive of copper, PEX, PVC, cast iron, galvanized, stainless steel, and drainage systems.

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JOB LOCATION:
Vancouver, WA 98663

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