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Chief Building Engineer

El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $114,400–$128,960🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-26

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 (building systems)

Builds

Commercial building infrastructure (HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Domain

Commercial real estate / Building operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Reliability-based maintenance, HVAC systems management, mechanical and electrical equipment oversight, team supervision and hiring, contractor management, regulatory compliance, inventory management, safety hazard identification and remediation

Preferred skills

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

Technologies

CMMS systems, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning, boilers, heating, ventilating systems, pumps, valves, and piping; Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, and development; Manage inventory of tools and supplies; Ensure safety compliance and implement safety training programs; Oversee contractor activities and maintain infrastructure documentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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