Chief Building Engineer
Core
Leads engineering teams and oversees building maintenance, repair, and operations to ensure tenant satisfaction, safety, and efficiency.
Role type
Senior facility operations manager (building engineering)
Builds
Commercial building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety)
Domain
Real estate / Building Operations
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
HVAC systems management, electrical and plumbing systems oversight, energy usage monitoring, contractor management, budget preparation, inventory control, staff supervision and training, safety protocol enforcement, OSHA/NEC/NFPA compliance, troubleshooting, capital budgeting, contract administration, blueprint reading, emergency response
Preferred skills
CFC Certification, engineering and trade licenses, energy management software proficiency, CMMS usage
Technologies
Microsoft Office, energy management software, CMMS
Responsibilities
Manage HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems; monitor building energy usage; oversee contractor work and tenant improvement projects; supervise and train engineering staff; conduct equipment inspections and maintain service logs; enforce safety protocols and manage lockout/tagout programs; act as primary point of contact for building emergencies; prepare budgets and control inventory.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities