Chief Building Engineer

IL - Chicago
Chicago
820 N. Lasalle Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610, USA

• On-site
• Facilities
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: BUILD
  002386

Location: Onsite, Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Annual Compensation Range: $85,000 – $95,000

The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.

To access a list of benefits for full-time jobs, please visit www.moody bible.org/careers/benefits.

Keep Our Campus Running. Support a Greater Purpose.

Are you a hands‑on building engineering professional who enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges, leading skilled teams, and keeping critical systems operating safely and reliably?

Moody Bible Institute is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to provide day‑to‑day technical leadership for the building systems and infrastructure that support our Chicago campus. This role is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise and leadership experience to a mission‑driven environment where reliable facilities directly support education, ministry, and student life.

About Us

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ‑centered higher education and media ministry dedicated to equipping people with the truth of God's Word. Through trusted biblical teaching, media, and educational resources, Moody reaches audiences around the world with the gospel and seeks to make a lasting Kingdom impact.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Director of Facilities, the Chief Building Engineer oversees the daily operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical building systems across Moody's urban campus.

This position serves as a primary technical resource for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, central plant, building automation, and fire/life safety systems. The Chief Building Engineer also provides day‑to‑day leadership to engineering and maintenance staff, coordinates preventive maintenance, oversees specialized contractors, and responds to building system issues and emergencies.

The ideal candidate is a skilled, hands‑on building engineer who combines strong technical knowledge with practical leadership and takes pride in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Building Systems & Operations

• Direct the daily operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of critical campus building systems.
• Oversee HVAC equipment, central plant systems, chillers, boilers, electrical distribution, plumbing, pumps, compressors, and related mechanical equipment.
• Monitor building automation systems (BAS) and respond to alarms, system conditions, and operational issues.
• Coordinate response to equipment failures and emergency repairs to minimize disruption to campus operations.
• Troubleshoot complex building system issues and provide hands‑on technical support when needed.
• Help ensure campus facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Supervise, train, and provide day‑to‑day direction to assistant engineers, maintenance technicians, mechanics, and other assigned staff.
• Assign and prioritize work orders based on operational needs and urgency.
• Monitor completed work to ensure repairs and maintenance meet established quality and safety standards.
• Support staff development by sharing technical knowledge, providing coaching, and reinforcing safe work practices.
• Coordinate staff schedules and coverage to maintain appropriate support for campus operations.

Preventive Maintenance

• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance programs for critical building systems and equipment.
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track…