Douglas Emmett · 2 days ago
Commercial Operating Engineer, Office Buildings
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expDouglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in Los Angeles County. They are seeking a Commercial Operating Engineer to maintain, operate, and inspect building systems, assist in budget preparation, and evaluate contractor performance.
Real EstateProperty ManagementReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Maintain, operate and inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical in keeping with industry practice, manufacturer recommendations and Engineering Standard Operating Procedures. Hands on application +50% of time
Develop and maintain an up-to-date inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies applicable to the maintenance of the property
Obtain bids or proposals for equipment maintenance contracts, repair work, and capital projects. Review submittals with Property Manager, and other personnel as necessary. Make recommendations for scope of work and contractor selection
Assist Property Manager in the preparation of annual budget, particularly in the areas of building systems, repair and maintenance, service contracts, utilities, and capital projects
When applicable, assist in preparation of monthly variance reports
Special projects as directed by Property Manager
Research and make recommendations to Property Manager for more cost-effective and efficient methods of operating and maintaining building systems
Respond quickly to building emergencies
Evaluate and make recommendations to Property Manager regarding the quality of work performed by contractors and vendors. Also review and approve maintenance and repair invoices for payment
Assist Property Manager in the hiring, mentoring and termination of engineering and janitorial staff
Qualification
Required
5+ years of related experience in office building operations
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Basic computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel
Familiarity with City of Los Angeles Building & Safety Codes and South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules
Appropriate professional or vocation certifications to work on building systems including mechanical, HVAC, life/safety or electrical systems
Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions
Projects a professional image by meeting all dress code standards. Uniform to be provided
Ability to exercise good judgment and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants and vendors
Team player attitude
Company
Douglas Emmett
Douglas Emmett, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$941M2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $941M
2006-10-24IPO
Leadership Team
Peter Seymour
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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