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Chief Building Engineer

Seal Beach, CA💼 Full-time💰 $114,400–$128,960🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-27

Core

Provide operational leadership for the engineering team to ensure machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while achieving 100% uptime through reliability-based maintenance practices.

Role type

Senior facilities engineering manager (Chief Building Engineer)

Builds

Commercial building infrastructure including HVAC, refrigeration, water cooling, boilers, and mechanical/electrical systems

Domain

Commercial real estate / Building Operations

Deliverable

Physical/clinical work

Required skills

Leadership and team management, HVAC systems operation, fluid handling and pumping, mechanical systems engineering, electrical systems operation, safety hazard identification and remediation, inventory management, regulatory compliance, construction planning and execution

Preferred skills

Associate's degree in Engineering, Universal Technician certification for CFCs, Operating Engineers license (SMA)

Technologies

CMMS systems, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring and training, monitor and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment, ensure adequate inventory of tools and supplies, identify safety hazards and implement remediation programs, oversee contractor activities and maintain compliance documentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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