Sr. Building Engineer

The Building Engineer holds full responsibility for the management and operation of facility services within mission‑critical environments. Serving as the primary ABM point of contact for daily operations, this role supports site leadership in overseeing all building systems including HVAC, mechanical and electrical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include maintenance and repair of hard surfaces, basic carpentry and metalwork, and the operation and upkeep of facility system equipment. The Building Engineer also handles customer service requests, manages work orders, and performs additional duties as assigned.

As an instrumental leader, the Building Engineer fosters a culture of safety and reliability, leading a team of Critical Facility Technicians, Assistant Chief Engineers, and external contractors to achieve 100% operational availability. A strong emphasis is placed on continuous improvement, staff development, and operational excellence.

• Lead all aspects of critical infrastructure operations within mission‑critical facilities
• Ensure high‑quality execution of work with zero impact to internal or external customers
• Provide supervisory oversight and escape emergency responses as needed
• Develop and maintain accurate site‑level operating procedures and documentation
• Manage Change Management, MOP, SOP and EOP programs
• Oversee operational budgets and contract expenditures
• Maintain and operate both critical and non‑critical infrastructure systems
• Monitor power and cooling capacity and environmental conditions
• Resolve electrical, mechanical and fire protection system issues with minimal business disruption
• Serve as the single point of contact for all facility‑related matters including scheduling, staffing, budgeting and project coordination
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and guide resolution strategies
• Audit CMMS databases for accuracy; manage reporting access control and user credentials
• Control access to mission‑critical spaces and maintain updated access lists
• Advise on space and power utilization; manage environmental conditions in data centers
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and Change Control protocols; approve system modifications
• Manage employee schedules, timekeeping and payroll processing
• Monitor and enforce ABM training standards
• Vet and approve subcontractors; develop and oversee PM contract scopes of work

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (57+ years in mission‑critical operations)
• Proven experience with BMS and CMMS platforms; familiarity with Corrigo and Service Now preferred
• Certifications preferred:
  Stationary Engineer HVAC EPA 608 (Universal)
• Technical school background in mission‑critical operations, high‑performance manufacturing, or military operations preferred
• Minimum 5 years in a management role overseeing 5+ direct reports
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in building engineering and electrical systems

Pay $90,000 – $100,000 per hour

Benefits ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits visit ABM Employee Benefits Staff & Management.

Key Skills Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, HVAC, Mechanical Knowledge, CMMS, Analysis Skills, OSHA, Metal Building Erection, Maintenance, Painting, Plumbing, Auto Restoration

Location:

Fremont, California, USA