Facilities Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Engineering
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Title:
Facilities Engineering Manager
Location:
Chantilly VA 20151
Duration: 5/11/2026 - 8/31/2026
Shift/Time Zone: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM- on-call for 24/7 coverage in the building
Job Description:
" The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of building systems within a commercial life science facility.
" This role ensures reliable performance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and control systems that support critical laboratory operations.
" The Facilities Engineer will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to facility issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance, safety, and efficiency in all building systems.
Responsibilities
" Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, steam, compressed air, and building automation systems (Client).
" Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to ensure uptime of critical infrastructure.
" Support clean rooms, labs, walk-in freezers, and controlled environments requiring precise temperature and humidity control.
" Conduct inspections, monitoring, and testing of facility systems, ensuring compliance with codes, GMP, FDA, and safety regulations.
" Respond to service requests, alarms, and emergency situations, providing rapid problem resolution.
" Partner with Facilities, Engineering, Lab Operations, and vendors to complete projects and system upgrades.
" Document maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs in CMMS systems.
" Contribute to energy efficiency, sustainability efforts, and cost reduction initiatives.
" Provide support for capital improvement projects, renovations, and new equipment installations.
" Maintain compliance with safety standards, including lockout/tagout, PPE, and NFPA 70E procedures.
Qualifications
" High School Diploma or GED.
" Minimum 3 5 years of experience in facilities engineering, building systems, or related technical field.
" Demonstrated experience with HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial or industrial environment.
" Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (Client) for monitoring and controls.
" Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
" Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across multiple building systems.
" Understanding of GMP standards and compliance in life science or regulated facilities.
" Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 operational environment.
" Strong communication and documentation skills (CMMS, SOPs, reporting).
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