Lillibridge Healthcare Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ventas, delivering property management and leasing excellence with an outstanding record of tenant satisfaction. Lillibridge manages more than 22 million square feet of outpatient medical space across 36 states, providing prime medical office spaces to health systems and physicians seeking to expand their reach and deliver value to their communities.

About the Role

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall leadership of building operations and maintenance for a given portfolio. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general repairs and preventative maintenance of building systems, HVAC systems expertise, utility savings efforts, lighting, and fire/life safety systems, ensuring optimal client/tenant satisfaction. This position will manage and maintain policies, procedures, standards, and reporting related to all maintenance functions, including budgeting, contracts and capital expenditure recommendations.

This role plays a key part in maintaining the reliability and performance of our buildings, creating safe, functional environments for tenants and clients.  Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains engineering logs and completes required reports.
• Assists with implementing ongoing improvement programs (e.g., Energy Star, LEED).
• Adheres to all safety standards, policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
• Completes maintenance activities using various enhancing tools for preventative maintenance tasks, work order requests, and managing building alarms (fire, BAS).
• Performs daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspections of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates activities with tenants as needed within leased spaces.
• Performs hands-on repairs, including pumps, motors, VFDs, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, fans, etc.
• Manages documents and files to comply with audits from local authorities.
• Manages construction projects per building standards.
• Manages work order software, including adding materials to stock, updating users, and adding new equipment PMs per manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in maintenance-related fields preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a medical or lab environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Experience with complex mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems in medical or lab settings.
• Certifications (e.g., HVAC, CFC Handling, Electrical, Plumbing) preferred
• Must be located in Durham, NC area with availability for after-hours emergencies and participation in on-call rotation
• Must be in office, on-site, 5 days a week and drive to the various properties with employee owned vehicle, as needed
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb ladders/stairs, and perform extensive walking
• Basic computer skills and comfort using maintenance or work order software
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Why Choose Lillibridge

• Competitive pay and performance-based incentives
• 90% employer-covered health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 20 days of PTO to start + 11 paid holidays
• Stable, long-term career growth with a trusted national leader

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms.