Lake Washington Partners · 1 week ago
Manager of Facilities & Engineering
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expLake Washington Partners is a private, family-owned company focused on building a significant real estate portfolio across the United States. The Manager of Facilities and Engineering oversees operations across all properties, ensuring operational excellence and effective leadership of internal teams and third-party service providers.
Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, workflows, and reporting
Standardize preventive maintenance, inspections, vendor management, and emergency response
Ensure consistent use of systems and tools (e.g., Building Engines) for work orders, metrics, and compliance
Convert executive strategy into clear, measurable plans
Provide technical leadership across building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, automation, security)
Manage capital and operational projects to meet scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets
Maintain the 5‑year CapEx plan with Finance, Asset Management, and Property Management
Review construction and capital planning items affecting building operations
Conduct high‑level property inspections to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Select, manage, and evaluate vendors and contractors to ensure performance aligns with contracts, service levels, and LKWP standards
Review and develop scopes of work and specifications for contracted services
Drive consistency, cost control, and quality across third-party service providers
Establish and enforce safety programs and protocols across all properties
Ensure timely response to incidents, accidents, and potential hazards, including proper reporting and corrective actions
Lead teams through effective coaching and direction to achieve company and portfolio goals
Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement
Delegate effectively with appropriate oversight
Conduct regular team meetings to strengthen communication
Provide training and growth opportunities for team members
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree or equivalent and at least 10 years' experience in commercial building maintenance and engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
O7/07 Administrator electrical certification where applicable
10+ years' experience operating relevant computer hardware/software (e.g., Building Automation Systems, Security Access, MSOffice, Workorder system, smart phone, etc.)
Valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and the ability to be covered by our insurer
Strong knowledge of safety protocols with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing hazards
Clear, professional communicator able to engage with leadership, clients, vendors, and team members
Skilled at prioritizing, multitasking, and managing complex projects under tight deadlines
Demonstrates company values in all aspects of performance
Flexible and available for extended hours or on‑call needs to ensure smooth operations
Maintains a professional, customer‑focused presence
Proficient with specialized tools and maintenance equipment, using sound judgment in their application
Ability to travel to LKWP properties as needed
Preferred
Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial) preferred
10+ years in a direct supervisory role preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Financial protection through short/long-term disability, life, AD&D insurance
401(k) plan with company match of $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
A paid time off program and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Company
Lake Washington Partners
Lake Washington Partners is a real estate firm that offers investment, commerical real estate, development and property management services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Lott
Partner
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