The Building Engineer holds full responsibility for the management and operation of facility services within mission-critical environments. Serving as the primary ABM point of contact for daily operations this role supports site leadership in overseeing all building systems including HVAC mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include maintenance and repair of hard surfaces basic carpentry and metalwork and the operation and upkeep of facility system equipment. The Building Engineer also handles customer service requests manages work orders and performs additional duties as assigned.
This role is instrumental in fostering a culture of safety and reliability building and leading a team of Critical Facility Technicians Assistant Chief Engineers and external contractors to achieve 100% operational availability. A strong emphasis is placed on continuous improvement staff development and operational excellence.
Pay: $43.27 - $47.00 Hour
The pay listed is the hourly range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successfulapplicants 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 ABMs benefits visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits Staff and Management Team Members
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of critical infrastructure operations within mission-critical facilities
Ensure high-quality execution of work with zero impact to internal or external customers
Provide supervisory oversight and escalate emergency responses as needed
Develop and maintain accurate site-level operating procedures and documentation
Manage Change Management MOP SOP and EOP programs
Oversee operational budgets and contract expenditures
Maintain and operate both critical and non-critical infrastructure systems
Monitor power and cooling capacity and environmental conditions
Resolve electrical mechanical and fire protection system issues with minimal business disruption
Serve as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related matters including scheduling staffing budgeting and project coordination
Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and guide resolution strategies
Audit CMMS databases for accuracy; manage reporting access control and user credentials
Control access to mission-critical spaces and maintain updated access lists
Advise on space and power utilization; manage environmental conditions in data centers
Ensure compliance with SLAs and Change Control protocols; approve system modifications
Manage employee schedules timekeeping and payroll processing
Monitor and enforce ABM training standards
Vet and approve subcontractors; develop and oversee PM contract scopes-of-work
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (57 years in mission-critical operations)
Proven experience with BMS and CMMS platforms; familiarity with Corrigo and ServiceNow preferred
Formal training in energy conservation is a plus
Certifications preferred: Stationary Engineer HVAC EPA 608 (Universal)
Technical school background in mission-critical operations high-performance manufacturing or military operations preferred
Minimum 5 years in a management role overseeing 5 direct reports
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in building engineering and electrical systems
Required Experience:
IC