Building Engineer

Building EngineerThe Building Engineer holds full responsibility for the management and operation of facility services within mission-critical environments. Serving as the primary ABM point of contact for daily operations, this role supports site leadership in overseeing all building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure. Key responsibilities include maintenance and repair of hard surfaces, basic carpentry and metalwork, and the operation and upkeep of facility system equipment. The Building Engineer also handles customer service requests, manages work orders, and performs additional duties as assigned.This role is instrumental in fostering a culture of safety and reliability, building and leading a team of Critical Facility Technicians, Assistant Chief Engineers, and external contractors to achieve 100% operational availability. A strong emphasis is placed on continuous improvement, staff development, and operational excellence.Pay: $36-38 per hourThe pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. This is an overnight position.Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team MembersResponsibilitiesLead all aspects of critical infrastructure operations within mission-critical facilitiesEnsure high-quality execution of work with zero impact to internal or external customersProvide supervisory oversight and escalate emergency responses as neededDevelop and maintain accurate site-level operating procedures and documentationManage Change Management, MOP, SOP, and EOP programsOversee operational budgets and contract expendituresMaintain and operate both critical and non-critical infrastructure systemsMonitor power and cooling capacity, and environmental conditionsResolve electrical, mechanical, and fire protection system issues with minimal business disruptionServe as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related matters including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and project coordinationConduct preventive maintenance inspections and guide resolution strategiesAudit CMMS databases for accuracy; manage reporting, access control, and user credentialsControl access to mission-critical spaces and maintain updated access listsAdvise on space and power utilization; manage environmental conditions in data centersEnsure compliance with SLAs and Change Control protocols; approve system modificationsManage employee schedules, timekeeping, and payroll processingMonitor and enforce ABM training standardsVet and approve subcontractors; develop and oversee PM contract scopes-of-workQualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (5–7+ years in mission critical operations)Proven experience with BMS and CMMS platforms; familiarity with Corrigo and ServiceNow preferredFormal training in energy conservation is a plusCertifications preferred: Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608 (Universal)Technical school background in mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or military operations preferredMinimum 5 years in a management role overseeing 5+ direct reportsAt least 5 years of hands-on experience in building engineering and electrical systems