ABOUT US
AB Facility Services (ABFS) is a leading provider of comprehensive facilities management services across the United States. We specialize in optimizing facility operations, maintenance, and cost-effectiveness for our diverse clientele. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated Chief Building Engineer to join our dynamic team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Track the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching opportunities. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
- Develop, implement, and communicate preventive maintenance programs and safety procedure manuals.
- Ensure that the mechanics and technicians have the proper information and materials about assignments to complete work activities in a high-quality and timely fashion.
- Develop material and labor cost estimates for work orders, preventative maintenance activities, systems, and construction projects.
- Establish and maintain budgets for facilities maintenance.
- Respond to emergency situations and ask for help when needed.
- Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
- Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
- Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with ABFS values.
- Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
- Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
- Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
- Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 10 years related experience and/or trade school training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
Universal CFC certification & DC 3rd required. Additional experience in the following trades:
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
- Process Controls,
- Painting,
- Plumbing,
- Carpentry
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
- Ability to effectively present information.
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
- Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles.
- Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
- Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must have the ability to operate an EMS and CMMS system.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines.
- Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines.
- Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.
SAFETY
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:
- Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level.
- Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times.
- Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
- Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.
WORKING FOR ABFS
ABFS promotes a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring, and other career growth opportunities. We believe it is important for our employees’ roles to be meaningful through active participation in corporate cultural and operational initiatives. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee. ABFS has built the company based on an employee-focused environment that offers a pathway to lifelong learning and career advancement. ABFS is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Work Location: In person