The Chief Building Engineer has overall responsibility for all aspects of facility management services and/or operations. This role is the primary ABM of contact for day-to-day operations. They will create an unwavering attitude and commitment to safety and reliability within the Mission Critical environment as they build a team of Critical Facility Technicians, Assistant Chief Engineers, and outside contractors capable of achieving the goal of 100% availability. The Chief Engineer will drive continual improvements to the operation by creating an expectation of learning and development of their staff.
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management
Job Description Essential Functions:
- Providing leadership and developing a positive culture for the facilities Operational Maintenance team.
- Planning, scheduling, prioritizing, directing work against many competing demands, ensure we meet all but not limited to Fire, Electrical, Mechanical and building NC and federal codes.
- Ensure all inspections and work found as part of inspections (no matter from a 3 rd party vendor or internal) are completed in a timely manner.
- Managing the FOM department fiscal responsibility and approval of expenses.
- Conducts annual performance evaluations, hires new employees, progressive discipline.
- Manage and coordinate activities of local service providers and/or subcontractors.
- Train, supervise and evaluate management level positions.
- Provide effective communication with the customers and clients.
- Responds to emergency situations during and after hours. Oversee the Manager on Duty program.
- Oversee a team of hourly employees, administrative personnel and salaried managers.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Facilities Operations, Account Regional Vice President, VP of Engineering or the Facility Managment team.
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Qualifications:
- Financial performance of assigned location (P & L experience required).
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid Driver’s License
- Integrated Facilities Management Experience to include Building Automation and DDC Systems and controls.
- Five (5) years minimum technical experience.
- Five (5) years minimum management/supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated superior verbal and written communications skills.
- Working knowledge of basic PC-based business software, including Microsoft products for word processing, spreadsheets, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and email.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mechanical License preferred