Chief Building Engineer

The Chief Engineer is the on-site representative of the building owner and is the point of contact with tenants of the building(s) on a day-to-day basis. This person is responsible for the overall supervision of maintenance staff and coordinating all engineering operations of the facility

Pay:$44- $45

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
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$45 - $45 an hour

• Supervise the performance and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and craft services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions.
• Oversee and supervise the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems.
• Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems.
• Strive toward a goal of zero down-time in operations by virtue of reliable system performance.
• Prepare operating budgets relative to the Engineering Department.
• Together with the ABM Regional Manager, implement and conduct training programs for operating the facility equipment and systems.
• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment.
• Administer an effective and accountable preventative maintenance system tailored to the facility.
• Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide the customer with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor and supervise subcontracted jobs to outside concerns when it is not practical for them to be performed in-house.
• Implement and monitor an effective energy conservation and management program to ensure measures are taken to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Possess the requisite licenses and permits required by local laws and ordinances to operate, repair, and maintain the facility equipment and systems.
• Ensure that the on-site staff conforms to all local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Establish a program for the acquisition, storage and accountability of all operating materials, tools, and equipment. Establish a customer approved inventory control system.
• Ensure that work responsibilities are allocated properly among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods and procedures that are designed to obtain low cost and efficient operation.
• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels.
• Carry out policies and procedures of the customer and ABM concerning safety, administrative requirements, standards, practices, and work methods.
• Assist in the implementation of an effective preventative maintenance program, completion of service requests, and other assigned duties to efficiently handle client business needs.
• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual limitations.

• 4-6 years building experience including operation of RTU, Chillers, BAS, pneumatic/electrical controls, electrical/emergency systems, plumbing and general maintenance.
• Certified HVAC / boiler technician.
• Skilled in electrical systems UPS and Generator.
• Demonstrated superior customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to contact 24 x 7.
• Must be able to operate a PC utilizing MS Office and CMMS software.