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ABM Industries

Building Engineer

ABM Industries, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview The 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of critical infrastructure operations within mission‑critical facilities

Ensure high‑quality execution of work with zero impact to internal or external customers

Provide supervisory oversight and escalate emergency responses as needed

Develop and maintain accurate site‑level operating procedures and documentation

Manage Change Management, MOP, SOP, and EOP programs

Oversee operational budgets and contract expenditures

Maintain and operate both critical and non‑critical infrastructure systems

Monitor power and cooling capacity, and environmental conditions

Resolve electrical, mechanical, and fire protection system issues with minimal business disruption

Serve as the single point‑of‑contact for all facility‑related matters including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and project coordination

Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and guide resolution strategies

Audit CMMS databases for accuracy; manage reporting, access control, and user credentials

Control access to mission‑critical spaces and maintain updated access lists

Advise on space and power utilization; manage environmental conditions in data centers

Ensure compliance with SLAs and Change Control protocols; approve system modifications

Manage employee schedules, timekeeping, and payroll processing

Monitor and enforce ABM training standards

Vet and approve subcontractors; develop and oversee PM contract scopes‑of‑work

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’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 preferred

Formal training in energy conservation is a plus

Certifications preferred: Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608 (Universal)

Technical school background in mission‑critical operations, high‑performance manufacturing, or military operations preferred

Minimum 5 years in a management role overseeing 5+ direct reports

At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in building engineering and electrical systems

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Benefit Information ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/ABM_2025_Employee_Benefits_Staff_&_Management_No%20Date%209.5.24.pdf)

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ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

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