Building Engineer

ABM US•Houston, TX

25d•$23 - $36

About The Position

The Building Engineer is responsible for managing and operating facility services in mission-critical environments and serves as ABM’s primary point of contact for daily operations. The role supports site leadership and oversees building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure. The position leads critical infrastructure operations and supports safe, reliable, and continuously improving facility performance. It includes leading and developing Critical Facility Technicians, Assistant Chief Engineers, and external contractors to achieve 100% operational availability. The Building Engineer also handles maintenance and repair of hard surfaces, basic carpentry and metalwork, facility equipment operation and upkeep, customer service requests, and work orders. The role oversees infrastructure, procedures, budgets, contractors, staffing, maintenance, environmental conditions, system changes, training, and compliance with service-level agreements and change-control requirements. The stated pay range is $23.00–$36.00 per hour; individual offers vary based on experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and market data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, including 5–7+ years in mission-critical operations.
At least 5 years in a management role overseeing 5 or more direct reports.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in building engineering and electrical systems.
Proven experience with BMS and CMMS platforms.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Corrigo and ServiceNow.
Formal training in energy conservation.
Stationary Engineer, HVAC, or EPA 608 Universal certifications.
Technical school background in mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or military operations.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of critical infrastructure operations within mission-critical facilities.
Ensure high-quality work execution 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 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 facility-related matters, including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and project coordination.
Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and guide resolution strategies.
Audit CMMS databases for accuracy and manage reporting, access control, and user credentials.
Control access to mission-critical spaces and maintain updated access lists.
Advise on space and power utilization and manage environmental conditions in data centers.
Ensure compliance with SLAs and Change Control protocols and approve system modifications.
Manage employee schedules, timekeeping, and payroll processing.
Monitor and enforce ABM training standards.
Vet and approve subcontractors and develop and oversee preventive-maintenance contract scopes of work.
Maintain and repair hard surfaces and perform basic carpentry and metalwork.
Operate and maintain facility system equipment.
Handle customer service requests and manage work orders.
Build and lead a team of Critical Facility Technicians, Assistant Chief Engineers, and external contractors, emphasizing safety, reliability, staff development, and operational excellence.
Perform additional duties as assigned.