National Director of Building Services

AMLI Residential has a brand-new opportunity based that will cover our national portfolio. This position can be based in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver or Austin.

Compensation and Benefits:

AMLI offers the following benefits to meet the needs of AMLI employees and their families:

• $110,000 – $125,000 plus bonuses (based on experience)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Company Match
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short-Term Disability and Parental Leave
• Apartment Rent Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Time Off – Vacation, personal, sick and company holidays

As the Director of Building Services, you will assist members of the Building Services Department and onsite maintenance teams in evaluating, monitoring, and managing critical building systems across the portfolio.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Employ research and problem-solving skills to help onsite teams find solutions to general building operations issues.
• Assist in conducting reviews of each asset in the portfolio to determine building system operating efficiency and maintenance needs. 
• For all major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within the portfolio, assist in creating property-specific preventative maintenance programs and determining if third-party PM contracts need to be employed to maintain the assets properly; this includes, but not limited to boiler systems, make-up air units, cooling towers, condenser/chilled water/boiler pumps, fire prevention equipment, domestic water booster pumps, exhaust fans, garage ventilation fans, chillers, cooling towers, water chemical treatment systems, generators, life safety systems, packaged HVAC systems, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, water source heat pumps, pool equipment, and all types of residential HVAC equipment.  
• Conduct, organize, and schedule training classes to ensure onsite teams understand the general operation, maintenance tasking/scheduling, and troubleshooting methods associated with major equipment and systems at their property.
• Assist onsite personnel with coordination of major repairs, technical questions, and product evaluations. 
• Assist Property Management Teams in budget preparation for third-party preventative maintenance contracts for major mechanical and building systems.
• Assist in the due diligence process for potential acquisitions by helping to determine the current condition of major building systems and the need for and value of future expenditures to maintain or repair the asset.
• Assist in monitoring the general operational condition of elevators across the portfolio and managing maintenance and major repairs performed by third-party elevator contractors. 
• Consult with internal construction and development teams regarding major MEP system design, installation, operation, start-up, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with operations/maintenance on major repairs and capital improvements that relate to major building systems
•  Formulate project scopes.
• Submit Requests for Proposals to selected contractors. Review and approve bid proposals; prepare and reward contracts following project budgets and specifications. 
• Meet with contractors, engineers, consultants, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot problems, approve work, and assure adherence to major mechanical contractual agreements. 
• Monitor works in progress, walk, and prepare punch list.
• Sign off and approve all related invoices per contract.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 

The employee must have a reliable vehicle for local transportation and will travel out of town 25% of the time.

Requirements: 

• 10+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• A solid ability to read and interpret MEP service manuals, product data, installation guides, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs, service/maintenance, installation, and design as well as a familiarity with building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing controls and building automation systems (BAS).  
• Knowledge of the principles of operations for chilled and hot water heating systems and equipment, water source heat pumps, cooling towers, exhaust and ventilation fans, and large/small circulation pumps.
• General knowledge and understanding of the refrigerant cycle within air conditioners and heat pumps, refrigerant charging techniques (superheat/subcooling), and refrigerant recovery methods (including using a refrigerant scale).
• Familiarity with Manual D (duct design), Manual J (load calculations), and duct static pressure measurement and interpretation.
• General familiarity with elevator equipment and operations.
• A general working knowledge of International Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Codes.
• EPA 608 certification for the handling of refrigerants.
• Knowledge of the proper use of standard hand tools and refrigerant gauges. 
• Brazing/soldering skills.
• Proficiency in the use of a multimeter for electrical testing and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Procore and Bluebeam is a plus
• Knowledge of the basic principles of building science and LEED is a plus

The employee will frequently be required to walk and climb or balance.  The employee will be frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee may on occasion lift and/or move 100 pounds

If you have demonstrated leadership skills, proven high-quality customer service standards, and have an interest in working for a company committed to “green initiatives,” AMLI Residential is your next destination. Apply online now and discover the boundless opportunities available here at AMLI.

AMLI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.