Building Engineer

ABM industries; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Building Engineer to manage facility services in mission-critical environments. You will oversee HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems, coordinate maintenance, and serve as the primary ABM contact for daily operations.

You will lead a team, handle work orders, ensure compliance with SLAs, and drive safe, efficient building performance across complex sites.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising 5+ direct reports.
• Ability to manage mission-critical facility operations.
• Familiarity with electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of critical infrastructure operations within mission-critical facilities.
• Ensure high-quality execution of work with zero impact to customers.
• Provide supervisory oversight and elevate emergency responses as needed.
• Develop and maintain site-level operating procedures and documentation.
• Manage Change Management, MOP, SOP, and EOP programs.
• Oversee budgets and contract expenditures.
• Monitor power, cooling, and environmental conditions.
• Audit CMMS databases for accuracy and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Operational excellence

Education

Technical school background

Tools

BMS

CMMS

Corrigo

ServiceNow

Job description

The Building Engineer holds full responsibility for the management and operation of facility services within mission-critical environments. Serving as the primary ABM point of contact for daily operations, this role supports site leadership in overseeing all building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure. Key responsibilities include maintenance and repair of hard surfaces, basic carpentry and metalwork, and the operation and upkeep of facility system equipment. The Building Engineer also handles customer service requests, manages work orders, and performs additional duties as assigned.

Pay: $51. 54 per hour

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

• Lead all aspects of critical infrastructure operations within mission-critical facilities
• Ensure high-quality execution of work with zero impact to internal or external customers
• Provide supervisory oversight and elevate emergency responses as needed
• Develop and maintain accurate site-level operating procedures and documentation
• Manage Change Management, MOP, SOP, and EOP programs
• Oversee operational budgets and contract expenditures
• Maintain and operate both critical and non-critical infrastructure systems
• Monitor power and cooling capacity, and environmental conditions
• Resolve electrical, mechanical, and fire protection system issues with minimal business disruption
• Serve as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related matters including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and project coordination
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and guide resolution strategies
• Audit CMMS databases for accuracy; manage reporting, access control, and user credentials
• Control access to mission-critical spaces and maintain updated access lists
• Advise on space and power utilization; manage environmental conditions in data centers
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and Change Control protocols; approve system modifications
• Manage employee schedules, timekeeping, and payroll processing
• Monitor and enforce ABM training standards
• Vet and approve subcontractors; develop and oversee PM contract scopes-of-work

• Proven experience with BMS and CMMS platforms; familiarity with Corrigo and ServiceNow preferred
• Formal training in energy conservation is a plus
• Certifications preferred: Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608 (Universal)
• Technical school background in mission‑critical operations, high‑performance manufacturing, or military operations preferred
• Minimum 5 years in a management role overseeing 5+ direct reports
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in building engineering and electrical system