Building Operations Supervisor

Company Description

ABOUT STREAM REALTY PARTNERS

Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision. Not one focused on bricks and mortar, but with people at its foundation. With 215+ million square feet of assignments and more than $5.8 billion in annual transactions, we are one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial real estate services organizations in the country. We’ve grown from our two original partners to 1,100+ talented individuals that come together to create our distinct culture, best summarized by our firm’s core values: smart, honest, nice, and passionate.

IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER.

At Stream, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It’s the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. We will empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our clients’ needs while instilling you with unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Stream, you won’t simply start a new job—you will build a meaningful and impactful career.

Job Description

Stream is currently seeking a Building Operations Supervisor in Skokie, IL. This position has second line supervisory responsibilities and receives direction from the Building Operations Manager and gives direction through the Building Maintenance Field technicians.  This position is characterized by a combination of supervisory and maintenance experience.  The nature of the work supervised is such that little direct supervision is needed.  After receiving information on desired results, the employee is expected to apply the requisite skills including the selection of appropriate work methods.  The Building Operations Supervisor ensures that project deadlines are met and completed projects conform to initial plans and work quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Plans, schedules, orders materials, and supervise work on plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, ventilation and pumping systems.
• Supervises minor construction or building alteration projects.
• Keeps associated records and prepares reports.
• Participates in the development and administration of maintenance, construction or service contracts, including request for proposals, bid conferences, evaluation, selection of bids, and award of contracts.
• Coordinates and assists in coordinating building maintenance activities with other departments, divisions and sections, the public and with outside agencies.
• Inspects buildings for safety hazards, maintenance needs and disability access requirements.
• Prepares plans and specifications for small remodeling, alteration and construction projects.
• Provides time and materials cost estimates.
• Analyzes energy usage and costs and originates changes to reduce consumption.
• Participates in the determination of maintenance and energy requirements of new buildings.
• Assists Supervisors in preparing the Building Maintenance budget and Capital Improvement Plans, administers and monitors the budget including submitting budgetary recommendations and anticipating future budgetary needs.
• Prepares reviews and approves reports of a budgetary, technical and/or evaluative nature and recommends or implements courses of action.
• Assists with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the section.
• Assists with the development of long-range plans and standards for building maintenance.
• Participates in the selection, training, motivation and evaluation of staff.
• Participates in monitoring employee performance objectives.
• Instructs assigned subordinates.
• Resolves employee grievances.
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with employees, members of other departments, other agencies and the general public.
• Participates in the safety committee.
• Responsible for various maintenance Safety programs such as respiratory protection, fall safety and confined space.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation and discipline
• The methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and allied equipment
• Operating characteristics, parts, and inner workings of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation equipment, electrical systems, plumbing, pumps, and hydraulic systems
• Paints, chemicals, lubricants, and other materials used in maintenance wor