Chief Facilities Engineering Manager - Gaithersburg, Maryland

M.C. Dean, Inc

$110K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED with 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering or a bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Five years of facilities operations experience can substitute for a bachelor's degree with recognized engineering certification.
  • In-depth knowledge of facilities management and regulatory standards.
  • Proven leadership with strong communication and project management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
  • Strong analytical skills, preferably with data-driven decision-making experience.
  • Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement maintenance plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Supervise facilities engineering staff, fostering professional development.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on facility needs and capital projects.
  • Implement sustainable and energy-efficient practices.
  • Conduct facility inspections, addressing potential issues proactively.
  • Maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and contractors for quality service.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Chief Facilities Engineer to oversee maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of our facilities, ensuring optimal functionality, safety, and compliance.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain an HSPD-12 clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Supervise and mentor facilities engineering staff, promoting professional growth and development.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize facility needs, developing and implementing capital improvement projects.
  • Implement sustainable practices and energy-efficient solutions, reducing environmental impact and operational costs.
  • Conduct regular facility inspections, identifying and addressing potential issues before they become major problems.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customer, vendors, contractors, and external partners, ensuring high-quality services and competitive pricing.
  • Analyze data, metrics, and industry trends, making informed decisions to optimize facility operations and performance.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, operations, or a related discipline; or a bachelor's degree with at least 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience in facilities operations with a recognized engineering certification (e.g., Stationary Engineer License, USCG Engineering License) may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • In-depth knowledge of facilities management, engineering practices, and applicable regulatory standards.
  • Proven leadership capabilities with strong communication and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data and metrics to drive decision-making (preferred).
  • Must be willing and able to travel to various job sites as required by project needs.

Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with engineering systems including but not limited to power generation and distribution, chilled water systems, heat recovery systems, low- and high-pressure steam systems, hydraulics, pneumatic and electronic controls, as well as other critical infrastructure systems.
  • Comfortability with all trade disciplines to include building controls, HVAC, electricity plumbing and other engineering trades.
  • Experience with building management systems (BMS), and other facilities management tools.
  • Familiarity with sustainability principles, energy-efficient technologies, and renewable energy systems.
  • Ability to lead engineering technicians and other trade disciplines.
  • Experience with specialty tools and processes to include but not limited to, hydrostatic testing, welding/brazing, ultrasonic testing, vibration analysis and machinery alignment procedures.
  • Preferred experience with chemical lab processes to include chemical neutralizers and air scrubbers.
  • Proven experience to handle complex problems with little down time or safety concerns.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain an HSPD-12 clearance required.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:
  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave


Abilities:
  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.

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