Chief Facilities Engineering Manager - Gaithersburg, Maryland

M.C. Dean, Inc•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a seasoned Chief Facilities Engineer to oversee maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of our facilities, ensuring optimal functionality, safety, and compliance. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans, supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, collaborating with stakeholders on capital improvement projects, implementing sustainable practices, conducting facility inspections, managing vendor relationships, and analyzing data to optimize operations. The position requires a strong understanding of various engineering systems and trade disciplines, experience with building management systems, and the ability to lead technical teams. A government security investigation and the ability to obtain an HSPD-12 clearance are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, operations, or a related discipline; or a bachelor’s degree with at least 5+ years of relevant experience.
A minimum of 5+ years of experience in facilities operations with a recognized engineering certification (e.g., Stationary Engineer License, USCG Engineering License) may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
In-depth knowledge of facilities management, engineering practices, and applicable regulatory standards.
Proven leadership capabilities with strong communication and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Must be willing and able to travel to various job sites as required by project needs.
Familiarity with engineering systems including but not limited to power generation and distribution, chilled water systems, heat recovery systems, low- and high-pressure steam systems, hydraulics, pneumatic and electronic controls, as well as other critical infrastructure systems.
Comfortability with all trade disciplines to include building controls, HVAC, electricity plumbing and other engineering trades.
Experience with building management systems (BMS), and other facilities management tools.
Ability to lead engineering technicians and other trade disciplines.
Experience with specialty tools and processes to include but not limited to, hydrostatic testing, welding/brazing, ultrasonic testing, vibration analysis and machinery alignment procedures.
Proven experience to handle complex problems with little down time or safety concerns.
U.S. Citizenship required for access to classified information.
Ability to obtain an HSPD-12 clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data and metrics to drive decision-making.
Familiarity with sustainability principles, energy-efficient technologies, and renewable energy systems.
Preferred experience with chemical lab processes to include chemical neutralizers and air scrubbers.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans, budgets, and schedules.
Supervise and mentor facilities engineering staff, promoting professional growth and development.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize facility needs, developing and implementing capital improvement projects.
Implement sustainable practices and energy-efficient solutions, reducing environmental impact and operational costs.
Conduct regular facility inspections, identifying and addressing potential issues before they become major problems.
Develop and maintain relationships with customer, vendors, contractors, and external partners, ensuring high-quality services and competitive pricing.
Analyze data, metrics, and industry trends, making informed decisions to optimize facility operations and performance.