Facilities Engineer / Operations Manager, Commercial Real Estate
Role Overview
IRG Realty Advisors is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer / Operations Manager to support large-scale office and industrial assets in and near Miamisburg, Ohio.
Working closely with the Property Manager, this hands-on role oversees building operations, maintenance, vendors, projects, budgets, and tenant needs.
The Operations Manager helps ensure assigned properties remain safe, reliable, efficient, and well-maintained while ensuring work is completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
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What You’ll Do
- Diagnose and coordinate the resolution of issues involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and life safety, and other commercial building systems.
- Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, testing, work orders, and recurring operational requirements.
- Plan and manage maintenance, tenant improvement, and capital projects from scope development through completion.
- Prepare scopes of work, solicit and evaluate bids, negotiate services, and manage contractors and vendors.
- Hold service providers accountable for safety, quality, schedules, contract requirements, and billing accuracy.
- Assist with annual operating, maintenance, and capital budgets and monitor spending throughout the year.
- Review and approve invoices, verify the satisfactory completion of work, and apply appropriate budget coding.
- Monitor utility usage, identify efficiency opportunities, and coordinate applicable tenant utility billings.
- Communicate with tenants regarding maintenance needs, building services, projects, and operational concerns.
- Support leasing activities, property tours, tenant improvements, fit-up needs, and project closeout walkthroughs.
- Maintain accurate property records, including drawings, inspection records, vendor information, and operational documentation.
- Oversee property access, keys, badging, and other site security needs.
- Follow applicable IRGRA WORKFLOW requirements related to property inspections, preventive maintenance, building system testing, fire and life safety, environmental compliance, vacancy management, tenant retention, leasing support, service agreements, budgeting, and capital planning.
- Document operational deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and escalate significant safety, compliance, or service concerns.
- Coordinate responses to property emergencies, including occasional situations outside normal business hours.
What You’ll Bring
- At least three years of experience in commercial property operations, facilities management, building engineering, industrial maintenance, commercial construction, or a related field.
- Practical knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, and building control systems.
- Experience overseeing preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, vendors, contractors, and service agreements.
- Experience coordinating building projects, tenant improvements, maintenance projects, or capital improvements.
- Ability to prepare scopes of work, evaluate proposals, manage vendor performance, and review invoices.
- Working knowledge of operating budgets, maintenance expenses, utilities, and cost-control practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, project coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, along with the ability to learn work order, property management, and invoice-processing systems.
- Ability to respond to occasional after-hours emergencies or time-sensitive property needs.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between assigned properties in and near Miamisburg, Ohio.
- Preferred Experience
- Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Property Management, or a related field.
- Experience supporting large-scale office, industrial, warehouse, or multi-property commercial real estate assets.
- Experience managing capital projects, tenant improvements, utility programs, or annual property budgets.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems, work order platforms, building automation systems, or property management software.
- Familiarity with building drawings, as-built documentation, panel schedules, or CAD.
- Relevant boiler, HVAC, electrical, facilities management, project management, or safety certifications.
- Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- This role requires regular work in commercial office, industrial, mechanical, exterior, rooftop, and active project environments. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and use of stairs or ladders.
- The Operations Manager must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds, work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, travel between assigned properties, and occasionally respond to after-hours operational needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Experience
About IRG Realty Advisors
Private Ohio commercial real estate management firm serving owners, investors, corporations, institutions, and government clients.
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