Building Engineer

ABM US • Philadelphia, PA

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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 in overseeing building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure, while handling maintenance and repairs, facility equipment upkeep, customer service requests, and work orders.

The position leads a team of Critical Facility Technicians, Assistant Chief Engineers, and external contractors to support safety, reliability, and 100% operational availability. It emphasizes continuous improvement, staff development, and operational excellence. This is an overnight position, paid at $33 per hour. Specific offers may 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.
• Proven experience with BMS and CMMS platforms.
• 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.

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 data center environmental conditions.
• 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.
• Handle maintenance and repair of hard surfaces, basic carpentry and metalwork, and facility system equipment.
• Handle customer service requests and manage work orders.
• Build and lead Critical Facility Technicians, Assistant Chief Engineers, and external contractors; support safety, reliability, staff development, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package; details are provided through ABM Employee Benefits for Front Line Team Members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager