CareerPlan

[UNION] Chief Engineer

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USAFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead engineering operations and maintenance for a major commercial building complex, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable infrastructure performance.

Role type

Senior IC facility chief engineer (building systems)

Builds

Physical/clinical work (building infrastructure maintenance)

Domain

Commercial real estate / Building operations

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

HVAC systems expertise, electrical systems expertise, fire/life safety systems, preventive maintenance planning, budget management, staff supervision, code compliance knowledge, emergency response, inventory control, contract administration, building automation systems (BAS), energy management systems (EMS), mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems knowledge, rigging and lifting equipment handling

Preferred skills

Class-A Engineer license, Journeyman or Master Electrician license, Universal Technician for CFC certification, experience with construction plans and as-built drawings

Technologies

Building Automation Systems (BAS), Energy Management System (EMS), fire alarm systems, Outlook, Excel, Word

Responsibilities

Hire, supervise, train, and develop engineering and maintenance staff; coordinate annual safety programs; assist in developing budgets and capital budget programs; conduct regular inspections of building systems; refine and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs; develop and maintain maintenance procedure manuals and operations document libraries; coordinate with outside contractors and tenant facilities; oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical; respond to emergency situations; implement inventory control programs; ensure compliance with applicable codes and directives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC supervisor