Hiring: Chief Engineer, Class A Office Portfolio Company: Hobbs Brook Real Estate Location: Waltham, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:00:01 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of related technical experience, including hands-on experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or similar trade work. •4+ years in a leadership or supervisory role. •Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC, building automation systems, fire/life safety systems, and Class A commercial office building operations. Required Skills: •This is an exempt, office-based position in Waltham, MA. Local travel to nearby HBRE/FM offices or properties may be required based on operational, project, training, or business needs. •Oversee day-to-day operations, repair, maintenance, and replacement of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, building controls, and other building systems across a Class A office portfolio. •Lead, motivate, train, and develop engineering and facilities staff while addressing performance, operational, vendor, and contractor issues as needed. •Manage building management systems, work order platforms, and preventative maintenance programs to support efficient operations, tenant service, risk management, and sustainability objectives. •Engage and manage vendors, contractors, and consultants for MEP, life safety, site/grounds, capital project, emergency response, and other operational needs. •Partner with property management, construction, EHS, FM engineering, HR, legal, finance/accounting, consultants, and vendors to support building operations, capital projects, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation. •Assist with annual operating and capital budgets, quarterly reforecasts, maintenance and repair planning, expense management, and financial variance reporting. •Review invoices, vendor contracts and payment requisitions for proper documentation in accordance with HBRE/FM accounts payable procedures. Qualifications: •Associate’s degree or equivalent certification from a technical school. •Bachelor’s degree. •Additional certifications in one or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building controls, fire/life safety systems, carpentry, and/or construction supervision. •Hobbs Brook Management LLC Compensation: •$121,000 - $173,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!