Position Title: CHIEF ENGINEERPay Grade: 16 This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM's clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.
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Chief Engineer serves as the on-site leader responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all building systems, with a strong focus on electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and critical infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership, hands-on oversight, and team management to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with operational standards, while maintaining optimal facility performance and system uptime.
Key Responsibilities- Lead all aspects of IFM hard services delivery across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical infrastructure systems
- Direct, manage, and develop a team of building engineers, technicians, and specialty contractors; establish clear roles, shift coverage, and accountability
- Lead incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for mechanical
- Ensure reliable 24/7 operation of mission-critical systems through preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Own site-level KPIs, SLAs, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
- Manage vendor relationships, OEM coordination, and third-party service providers
- Act as the primary engineering interface with client stakeholders and support operational reviews
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, sustainability, and system resilience
Required Qualifications- 7-10+ years of experience in facility engineering or mission-critical environments
- Proven experience leading engineering teams or site operations
- Strong technical knowledge of maintenance, electrical, plumbing.
- Experience working in data center or high-reliability environments
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications- Background in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) delivery
- Experience with BMS/EPMS and CMMS platforms
- Relevant technical certifications (mechanical or electrical)
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Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Req ID:1564685
ESFM
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