Chief Engineer

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Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc., Washington DC's oldest real‑estate company. We are ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times.

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan with a match. Additional offerings are tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs (hotels and vendor products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Assign work to subordinates utilizing CMMS to maintain building operations
• Provide quality control services for the work of subordinates and subcontractors to ensure maximum efficiency, economy, and quality of work performed
• Perform diagnostic and repairs on building systems
• Prepare work schedules
• Train or arrange for training of contractor employees in the proper maintenance of building systems
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair work daily to provide on‑time delivery of contract requirements
• Prepare and issue solicitations for the contractor as necessary for the acquisition of goods and services in support of the contract requirements
• Administer the CMMS requirements daily
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and project tracking software

• Possess a valid DC Third Class Stationary Engineer License
• Must pass a background check
• Minimum of three years of experience (within the past ten years) in a facility of comparable size and complexity requiring similar services
• Experience in BAS/EMS
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and maintaining all MEP systems and associated equipment
• Knowledge of the composition, operation, and installation of a variety of MEP systems, circuits, equipment, and controls
• Knowledge of national and local applicable and respective MEP codes
• Demonstrated working knowledge of engineering and building systems
• Ability to read, review, and understand blueprints

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Hospitality