Chief Engineer

Capital Group•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$121,554 - $226,637

About The Position

As Chief Engineer at Capital Group, you will lead engineering and building operations to protect company assets and keep building systems reliable, efficient, and safe. You will develop associates, guide local operations teams and third-party partners, and ensure reliable operation of commercial office space and critical environments. You will be part of a global team overseeing building maintenance and critical systems across North America, Europe, and Asia. The role focuses on reliability, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement. In partnership with internal teams and service providers, you will manage budgets, contracts, long-term maintenance planning, and workplace projects, ensuring building systems meet Capital Group standards and applicable requirements. You will guide engineering teams and service partners, coordinate training, and provide 24/7 support when needed.

Requirements

At least 7–10 years of experience managing engineering teams and functions in Class A office buildings, including high-rise buildings and critical environments.
Senior or expert-level knowledge of commercial office mechanical systems, including HVAC, central plant equipment, hydronic systems, and building automation controls.
Verifiable experience in system operations, complex troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and performance optimization.
One or more relevant professional credentials: BOMI Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) or Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Building Operator Certification (BOC), EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification, Certified Chief Engineer, or equivalent certification with advanced knowledge of all building systems.
Ability to lead and develop teams and provide situational coaching.
Effective communication across roles and multiple locations, including the ability to interact with senior business leaders.
Experience coordinating vendors, consultants, regulatory authorities, and internal Legal, Risk, and Procurement partners.
Strong planning and project management skills, including organizing work across diverse groups and delivering projects on time.
Initiative, analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and sound judgment when resolving complex issues and recommending solutions.
Service orientation and ability to build productive relationships with internal and external partners.
Current knowledge of policies, practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies affecting building engineering and operations.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering and building operations to protect assets and keep building systems reliable, efficient, and safe.
Develop associates and guide local operations teams and third-party partners.
Oversee building maintenance and critical systems across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Drive system reliability, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Partner with internal teams and service providers to manage budgets, contracts, long-term maintenance planning, and workplace projects.
Ensure building systems meet Capital Group standards and applicable requirements.
Guide engineering teams and service partners, coordinate training, and provide 24/7 support when needed.
Coordinate vendors, consultants, regulatory authorities, and internal Legal, Risk, and Procurement partners.
Plan and manage projects across diverse groups, delivering projects on time.
Resolve complex issues and recommend solutions.