CareerPlan

Lead Operating Engineer

Columbus, OH, USFull-time$84k–$94k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Oversee facility operations and engineering excellence for commercial real estate clients, supervising staff and managing complex building systems.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Operating Engineer (Facility Management)

Builds

Operational continuity and safety compliance for commercial buildings

Domain

Commercial Real Estate / Facility Operations

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Supervisory leadership, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, safety protocols, CMMS, BAS, blueprint interpretation, contractor management, inventory management, emergency response coordination

Preferred skills

Safety culture establishment, commercial real estate FM best practices, multi-stakeholder coordination, trade school/union/military background, industrial maintenance experience

Technologies

CMMS, BAS, Building Management Systems

Responsibilities

Supervise engineering staff and delegate maintenance programs, perform equipment inspections and preventive maintenance, monitor and troubleshoot building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire/life safety), manage emergency repairs and site permits, maintain tool and supply inventory, foster safety culture, participate in on-call emergency response

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties