Residential Chief Engineer | Hampden House - B. F. Saul Company

Since 1931, The B. F. Saul Company has been engaged in the acquisition, renovation, construction, and management of residential property in the Washington Metropolitan area. The Residential division is currently comprised of four luxury properties: The Waycroft (Arlington, VA), Park Van Ness (Washington, DC), The Kennedy-Warren (Washington, DC), Lyon Place (Arlington, VA), and The Milton at Twinbrook Quarter. Coming soon Hampden House (2025). Our Residential division prides itself on providing a high level of customer service to our residents to ensure complete resident satisfaction.

Do you have a passion for customer service and maintaining beautiful luxury properties? Are you able to troubleshoot problems, make repairs, lead a team, and think outside the box?

If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you to utilize those skills and more while offering opportunities for growth as a Chief Engineer with B.F. Saul Company and Affiliates at our newest property that is in the final stages of construction, Hampden House in Bethesda, MD.

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering and the property's General Manager, the Chief Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the property, leading the maintenance team, and providing superior customer service to all residents.

The Chief Engineer in a residential building is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the building's engineering department. They lead a team of engineers and technicians, and their duties include:

Project management: Calculating costs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget

Maintenance: Conducting routine maintenance and safety inspections, and coordinating repairs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems

Safety: Ensuring the safety and security of the building, and responding to emergencies

Staff management: Assigning tasks to engineering teams, and managing employees

Vendor management: Selecting outside vendors and monitoring their performance

Equipment management: Ordering new equipment or parts as needed

Reporting: Compiling reports as required

You will need five or more years of progressive experience operating and managing building systems and directing the make-ready process. Strong customer service skills, knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, environmental issues, and experience working in high-rise luxury apartments. You must be able to lift 60 lbs. and safely move appliances, you must be comfortable working with heights up to 25 feet and have demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team. Experience working in residential is required.

We offer great healthcare benefits, a competitive salary range of $48.00 to $53.00 per hour, 401K, tuition reimbursement, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, a diverse and inclusive work culture, and much more.

Apply today to join our dynamic team!

The Residential division is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We promote diversity and equality within all facets of our organization, and we foster an environment that recognizes employees' unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.

If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact corporate.resumes@bfsaul.com or 301-986-6000.

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