Vice President, Engineering

ABM•Tustin, CA

16h

About The Position

The Vice President of Engineering leads 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.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in facility engineering, technical operations, or multi-site field service leadership, including 5+ 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.

Responsibilities

Execute the established engineering operating model, standardized field playbooks, and technical procedures across all regions.
Ensure compliance with defined workflows (plan–schedule–execute), QA/QC processes, and performance expectations.
Drive adoption of standardized KPIs and dashboard routines (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, audit readiness).
Implement required reporting practices, field processes, and operational governance across sites.
Identify operational feedback and improvement opportunities based on field experience.
Lead daily engineering operations across multiple sites to ensure reliability, safety, occupant comfort, and contract performance.
Implement the Strategic Maintenance Management Plan for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and building automation systems.
Drive the use of RCM, root cause analysis, preventive/predictive maintenance, and defect elimination programs.
Oversee capital project execution and provide design review, equipment recommendations, and technology input within established standards.
Champion a safety-first culture across all engineering teams; execute enterprise HSE processes, training, and protocols.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, local/state codes, and regulatory standards; lead audit responses and corrective actions.
Implement safety programs, credentialing requirements, and field-based safety initiatives.
Execute energy-management strategies, audits, BAS/EMS optimization, demand reduction initiatives, and efficiency programs.
Support and manage energy savings projects, renewable energy initiatives, and energy-focused capital improvements.
Track and report energy KPIs through established dashboards and reporting tools.
Ensure consistent use and adoption of CMMS, mobile tools, analytics platforms, and digital QA systems.
Promote data accuracy and dashboard-driven decision-making across all engineering levels.
Use analytics to identify underperformance, guide interventions, and improve operational outcomes.
Implement standardized onboarding, training, credentialing, and certification programs.
Develop regional engineering leaders and build succession plans for technical positions.
Foster a technician-empowered, collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
Serve as a senior technical resource for large, strategic accounts during transitions, onboarding, and issue resolution.
Align engineering operations with client outcomes across verticals such as aviation, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and others.
Support commercial teams in operational solutioning, pricing models (fixed fee, shared savings), and integrated service delivery strategies.
Lead the operational rollout of new engineering programs, tools, and service offerings.
Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets across the portfolio, ensuring financial performance and ROI targets are met.
Drive margin improvement through productivity, reliability gains, energy savings, and waste reduction.
Ensure accurate forecasting, resource planning, and alignment with contractual service levels.