Building Engineer

2 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States ABM US Full time $75,000 - $100,000

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. 



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 


  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (5–7+ 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 


 Pay: $75, $100,000.00

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




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