Lead Building Engineer – High-Rise Residential
Spire Owners Association
About the Role
Are you an experienced Building Engineer who's ready to take the next step into leadership?
East West Urban Management is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Building Engineer to support the daily maintenance operations of Spire Owners Association, a premier 500-home luxury residential high-rise in downtown Denver. Reporting to the Chief Building Engineer, you'll serve as the senior technical resource on shift while mentoring Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians.
This is more than a maintenance position; it's an opportunity to grow your leadership skills in one of Denver's premier residential communities.
Your Community
• Spire Owners Association
• Downtown Denver
• Luxury Residential High-Rise
• 500 Homes
• Sophisticated Building Systems
• Collaborative Engineering Team
• Resident-First Culture
Job Details
Job Location: Denver, CO
Pay Rate: $32.00–$36.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
On-Call: Rotation and weekends as needed
Employment Status: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately
Accepting Applications Until: October 31, 2026, or until filled
What You'll Do
• Lead and mentor Building Engineers/Maintenance Technicians.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, emergency power, and BAS systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Respond to resident concerns and emergencies with urgency.
• Assign and prioritize work orders.
• Coordinate vendors and inspections.
• Maintain inventory and maintenance documentation.
• Support exterior maintenance.
• Build strong resident and vendor relationships.
About You
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of building maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and generators.
• Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Lead experience.
• HOA or luxury residential experience.
• CPO certification or ability to obtain.
• Spanish a plus.
You'll Thrive Here If You...
• Enjoy mentoring others.
• Take pride in solving technical challenges.
• Value safety and accountability.
• Enjoy continuous learning.
Benefits & Perks
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental, vision, and accident insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary match
• Paid Time Off
• Career development
• Employee discounts
• Sabbatical program
• $500 referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
Why Join Us
At East West, our vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. Grow your leadership skills while working with sophisticated building systems in one of Denver's premier luxury residential communities.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
At East West Hospitality, our vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve. We hope you’ll consider joining us!