Chief Engineer

Dexterra

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

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required.
  • Experience managing building operations for a federal facility of at least 500,000 square feet.
  • Certification in HVAC from NATE, HVAC Excellence, or UA Star required.
  • Continuing education of 16 hours annually from a recognized provider needed.
  • Strong leadership and supervisory experience in operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise onsite operations and maintenance staff.
  • Oversee the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of the building.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment functioning optimally.
  • Be available onsite full-time and respond to emergencies as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Benefits

  • Full-time onsite role providing job stability and engagement.
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor O&M technicians.
  • Access to continuing education for professional development.
  • Involvement in large-scale facility management enhances career credentials.
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 Des Moines, Iowa.

Key Job Functions
  • Act as the onsite first-line Supervisor to O&M staff
  • 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
  • High School Diploma
  • Experience in supervising and directing building operations and maintenance of equipment for a singular federal facility of at least 500,000 square feet.
  • Shall possess one or more of the following certifications:
    • 1. North American Technician Excellence (NATE) HVAC Service Technician Certification
    • 2. HVAC Excellence Professional Level Certification
    • 3. UA Star HVAC Mastery Certification
  • Must maintain a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education per year from either NATE, HVAC Excellence, or UA Star recognized provider program.


Additional Information

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

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