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Job Description: Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC is an innovative commercial real estate leader with a portfolio of forward-thinking, sustainable properties. Shaping the market since 1952, the company acquires, develops, manages, and serves as a valued partner to a variety of stakeholders. Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE) brings unique property visions to life with a commitment to improving both the environment and the community. For additional information, please visit . HBRE is the real estate division of FM.SummaryThis position is responsible for leading the engineering and facilities operations for a multi-building, Class A office portfolio in Waltham, MA. The Chief Building Engineer oversees daily operations, maintenance, repairs, capital project support, vendor coordination, regulatory compliance, and team development to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and high-quality building operations.The role partners closely with property management, asset management, finance/accounting, legal, EHS, construction, consultants, vendors, and other internal teams to support operational goals, budget management, tenant service, risk management, emergency preparedness, sustainability initiatives, and compliance with applicable HBRE/FM standards and regulatory requirements.Schedule & LocationThis 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. Key ResponsibilitiesOversee 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.Support emergency preparedness, life-safety procedures, fire drills, environmental compliance, risk management, and related training for engineering and facilities staff.Participate in building capital and tenant improvement projects, including commissioning and transition of completed projects to daily operations. Qualifications: Required Work Experience10+ 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.Experience operating BMS systems and energy-saving software applications such as WellStat or comparable platforms.Experience managing technical operations, preventative maintenance, vendor coordination, tenant service, and regulatory compliance in a commercial office environment.Required SkillsStrong leadership skills with the ability to lead, mentor, train, and develop building engineers and facilities staff.Effective communication skills, including the ability to present projects, issues, and recommendations to tenants, senior management, vendors, and other stakeh