Chief Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager
ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Chief Engineer.
The Chief Engineer oversees all activities and staff related to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems within a property. The goal is maximum life and reliability of all systems. The Chief Engineer must be flexible and willing to perform all duties that are assigned. Those duties may include maintenance and operations of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.
They may also include general building maintenance and building inspections. The Chief Engineer must respond to client requests, open and assign work orders and order parts when necessary. The Chief Engineer must also ensure compliance with expense guidelines, company policy, and governing codes.
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions.
Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.
The Company may require that the successful candidate hired for this position be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19, if and to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Company will make exceptions for medical, sincerely held religious belief, or other legally required exceptions.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience
- Five (5) years of Team Management experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field with three (3) years of work experience is preferred
- Without a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field, seven (7) years of experience is preferred
- Oversee all aspects of the facility’s critical physical infrastructure
- Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating procedures and other documentation
- Supervise and escalate as needed ABM’s response to after-hours emergencies at assigned facilities
- Manage the Change Management Program
- Manage the MOP, SOP and EOP Program
- Audit all CMMS databases for accuracy and completeness, produce reports as required at customer request, control system access and user credentials
- Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures of assigned contracts
- Manage the complete physical assets pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance of the critical and non-critical infrastructure equipment and systems
- Resolve all electrical, mechanical and Fire Protection System issues in the facilities while minimizing risk and business impact and communicate issues to management and customers in a timely manner
- Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related issues, including schedules, new business, projects, budgets, expansion, and staffing
- Set, review and approve employee work/PTO schedules; audit and process employee time and payroll
- Manage access to the facilities ensuring the appropriate access control lists are maintained and reviewed regularly
- Make space and power recommendations to the customer and manage power and cooling capacity and environmental conditions
- Ensure compliance of Customer SLA parameters and Change Control activities, review and approve all system changes (set-points, thresholds, alarm-points, etc.) which could impact customer operations
- Ensure that ABM training expectations are met and audit the process monthly
- Identify, vet, and approve all sub-contractors who will perform work on-site
- Develop PM contract scopes-of-work, ensure contract terms are fulfilled
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