Chief Building Engineers (CBEs) lead the systems and teams that keep commercial buildings safe, efficient, and operational. They oversee building operations, maintenance programs, capital improvements, and regulatory compliance across offices, hospitals, campuses, hotels, and other complex properties. Explore vetted Chief Building Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.
A CBE manages the performance of a property's core infrastructure, which may include HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire and life-safety systems, elevators, and building automation. Responsibilities often include supervising engineers and technicians, coordinating vendors, setting preventive maintenance schedules, responding to emergencies, and tracking operating budgets. The role combines technical expertise with leadership, planning, and communication.
Employers commonly seek extensive building operations or facilities experience, strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and a record of leading maintenance teams. Depending on the property and employer, useful qualifications may include a degree or technical training in engineering, facilities management, or a related field; relevant licenses or certifications; familiarity with building automation systems; and knowledge of safety codes and environmental requirements. Requirements vary by position.
Chief Building Engineer compensation varies based on location, property type, building complexity, experience, and scope of responsibility. Senior roles may include oversight of multiple properties, large teams, major capital projects, or energy-efficiency initiatives. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover senior building engineering and facilities leadership roles.
Search CBE openings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation. Keep your resume current with examples of system reliability improvements, cost control, successful projects, team leadership, and compliance outcomes. Consider related titles such as Chief Engineer, Building Operations Manager, Facilities Director, and Director of Engineering when exploring your next move.
$100K - $120K *
Transform daily field operations by overseeing subcontractor workflows, ensuring safety and compliance with project plans. Collaborate effectively to maintain schedules and quality, while supporting p...
4 days ago
$108K - $128K *
Manage day-to-day facility operations, ensuring tenant satisfaction and compliance with safety standards. Oversee maintenance, budgets, and vendor contracts while fostering a positive work environment...
5 days ago
$108K - $128K *
Empower your career by managing facility operations, ensuring tenant satisfaction, and overseeing maintenance programs. Lead financial planning and vendor management while fostering a safe and efficie...
6 days ago
$93K - $110K *
Elevate your career by overseeing facility operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing tenant satisfaction. Lead a team to manage budgets, contracts, and maintenance programs while fostering a safe...
6 days ago
$97K - $114K *
Optimize facility operations by leading management initiatives, ensuring tenant satisfaction, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. Drive financial performance and oversee main...
1 week ago
$97K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in facility management, overseeing daily operations, tenant relations, and financial performance. Lead initiatives to enhance building services and ensure co...
1 week ago
$97K - $115K *
Reimagine facility management by leading operations, enhancing tenant satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Drive financial performance and oversee maintenance progr...
1 week ago
$94K - $111K *
Lead the facilities management team to ensure optimal operations, maintenance, and tenant satisfaction across multiple properties. Drive financial performance, oversee vendor contracts, and implement...
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$125K - $147K *
Transform facility operations by leading maintenance, managing budgets, and ensuring tenant satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to implement policies and programs that enhance building management and...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to innovative engineering solutions by performing complex stress analyses, advanced testing, and structural evaluations. Collaborate with industry standards to enhance design integrity and...
1 week ago
Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer - MOT and Signing
$90K - $125K *
Lead the charge in traffic engineering by designing innovative solutions for transportation projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety and mobility, while taking ownership of design tasks and...
2 weeks ago
Traffic Engineer, Professional Engineer - MOT and Signing
$90K - $125K *
Develop innovative traffic design solutions to enhance safety and mobility. Collaborate with project teams and clients, leveraging your expertise in maintenance of traffic and signing to deliver high...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Telecommunication
$85K - $100K *
Drive the development of critical infrastructure projects, focusing on utilities and construction management. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success and compliance while enhancing community...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of a senior field leadership role, ensuring technical accuracy and supervising installation technicians while coordinating project execution and maintaining safety standards on-site...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional AV installation services. Lead and mentor technicians while ensuring technical accuracy and compliance on-site, driving project execution and cli...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in overseeing installation technicians, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance while coordinating project execution and mentoring staff to uphold high workmanship standards...
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$95K - $115K *
Empower a dynamic team as you oversee regional operations, ensuring project success through strategic planning, team development, and quality assurance in highway infrastructure maintenance. Drive pro...
1 week ago
General Manager, Data Center (New Build)
$240K - $300K *
Champion the operational excellence of a gigawatt-scale data center, leading a diverse team to ensure seamless deployment, readiness, and performance. Drive innovation and efficiency while collaborati...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring optimal data center operations. As a Site Engineer II, you'll support mission-critical infrastructure, enhance operational procedures, and maintain high availa...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $97K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring optimal data center operations. As a Site Engineer II, you'll leverage your expertise in mission-critical systems to maintain high availability and compliance...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform data center operations by ensuring optimal performance of critical systems. Leverage your expertise in electrical or mechanical engineering to maintain uptime, enhance safety, and support co...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize project outcomes by supporting management of cost, schedule, and quality. Collaborate with teams on multiple projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while overseeing direct reports and enhan...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of electrical design by innovating lighting, fire-alarm, and energy systems. Collaborate across disciplines, conduct detailed surveys, and ensure compliance with NYC codes while enhan...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform property management by overseeing complex portfolios, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering strong client relationships. Lead and mentor teams while adapting to unique building need...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Electrical - New York
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by collaborating with experts in MEP design, contributing to diverse projects in commercial and institutional sectors while enhancing your technical skills and professional growt...
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What is a Chief Building Engineer?
A Chief Building Engineer leads the operation and maintenance of a building's critical systems and typically supervises engineering or maintenance staff. The role may cover HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and building automation systems.
What qualifications are required for Chief Building Engineer jobs?
Requirements vary by employer and property. Many positions call for significant building operations experience, technical knowledge of building systems, team leadership skills, and relevant licenses, certifications, or education.
How much do Chief Building Engineers earn?
Pay depends on location, experience, property type, and the size and complexity of the operation. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible senior building engineering opportunities.
Where do Chief Building Engineers work?
Chief Building Engineers work in settings with complex facilities, such as commercial office buildings, hospitals, hotels, universities, industrial properties, and large residential or mixed-use developments.
What is the difference between a Chief Building Engineer and a Facilities Manager?
The titles can overlap, but a Chief Building Engineer often focuses more directly on technical building systems and engineering teams. A Facilities Manager may have broader responsibility for services, space, vendors, budgets, and workplace operations.