Vice President, Engineering

ABM•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$215,000 - $315,000

About The Position

ABM is searching for a Vice President of Engineering to lead engineering operations across a multi-site portfolio, ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery of maintenance, reliability, HSE, asset performance, energy optimization, and client outcomes. This role is responsible for executing established engineering standards, operating procedures, and performance expectations across all regions. The Vice President ensures adherence to standardized workflows, KPIs, digital tools, and governance routines, while developing strong technical talent and driving operational excellence. The Vice President of Engineering holds full P&L accountability for a complex, multi-site regional portfolio. This role leads a team of Engineering leaders and oversees service delivery in dense, high-risk urban markets (including NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington DC), ensuring safety, operational continuity, standardized execution, margin performance, and client retention at scale. Pay: $215,000 - $315,000 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

Requirements

Demonstrated executive presence and ability to operate effectively within a matrixed enterprise structure.
15 or more years of experience in facility engineering, technical operations, or multi-site field service leadership, including 5 or more years in senior leadership roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering , Facilities Management, or related discipline.
Experience leading engineering teams in both union and non-union environments.
Strong expertise in HVAC/BAS, electrical, plumbing, energy systems, and fire/life safety.
Demonstrated ability to execute standardized operating models and drive KPI performance at scale.
Proficiency with CMMS, mobile tools, dashboards, and engineering analytics.
Strong business acumen with operational P&L responsibility.
Excellent communication, planning, leadership, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or professional certifications (PE, CFM, CPE, LEED).
Experience with RCM, predictive maintenance, and energy optimization strategies.
Familiarity with ISO 55001, ISO 9001, or similar asset and quality management frameworks.
Experience supporting fast-growth regions, large portfolios, or complex transitions.
Experience supporting M&A integration activities and operational readiness.