Chief Engineer

Dexterra

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in managing mechanical maintenance operations for facilities over 1 million sq ft.
  • Valid stationary engineer's license, Class 3 or First Grade equivalent required.
  • Competency in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems through education and experience.
  • Certifications from IFMA, BOMI, or AFE are preferred.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operation and maintenance of all building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Be present onsite full-time and on-call for emergencies.
  • Supervise technicians and manage maintenance workflows.
  • Work on multiple projects, prioritizing tasks as necessary.

Benefits

  • Emergency on-call availability with 24/7 responsiveness required.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and certification advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork and accountability.
  • Engagement in complex facilities management within a large operational footprint.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Chief Engineer responsible for all working matters under the operations and maintenance of building systems at CMI's customer site in Culpeper, VA.

Key Job Functions
  • Responsible for the building's systems including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and supervision of technicians.
  • Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks involving keeping equipment in good working order to reduce downtime and prevent breakdowns.
  • Shall be onsite in a full-time capacity and on-call to respond to emergencies.


Qualifications
  • The Chief Engineer must possess at a minimum five (5) years of experience within the past seven (7) years in the management of building mechanical maintenance operations and supervision of technicians for a facility or facility campus of at least 1 million square feet.
  • The Chief Engineer must possess a valid stationary engineer's license at least equivalent to a Class 3 Steam Engineer (DC) or First Grade Engineer (MD
  • Demonstrate competency in other disciplines such as HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical through a combination of education, professional registration and experience.
  • An industry certification from International Facility Management Association (CFM, FMP and/or SFP), Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), and/or Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) are highly desirable.

Additional Requirements
  • Ability to plan, organize and meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and prioritize work, as required.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of engineering and building systems.
  • Ability to read, review, and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Shall be available for emergency contact by phone twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year.
  • Shall have an availability to work flexible hours as required in response to emergency situations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, CMMS and project tracking software.


Additional Information

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
  • Teamwork
  • Results orientation/operational excellence
  • Holding self and other accountable
  • Operational business thinking

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