Building Engineer

ABM industries; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Building Engineer to oversee facility services in mission-critical environments. You will be the primary ABM contact for daily operations, manage HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, and supervise preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities include supervising 5+ direct reports, coordinating work orders, managing budgets and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with SLAs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a management role overseeing 5+ direct reports.
• Hands-on experience in building engineering and electrical systems.
• Proven ability to manage CMMS, PM schedules, and change control processes.
• Experience with BMS/CMMS, Corrigo, ServiceNow preferred.
• Certifications in Stationary Engineer, HVAC, EPA 608 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of critical infrastructure operations in mission-critical facilities.
• Oversee changes, budgets, staffing, and project coordination.
• Maintain site procedures and documentation; audit CMMS databases.
• Monitor power, cooling and environmental conditions in data centers.
• Vet and approve subcontractors; manage PM contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Change management

Documentation

Maintenance strategy

Budget management

Subcontractor management

Customer service

Education

Stationary Engineer certification

HVAC certification

EPA 608 (Universal)

Tools

BMS (Building Management System)

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.

Compensation: $23.06 - $36.24 per hour pay rate (U.S. Dollars)

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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:00AM - 4:00PM OR 8:00AM - 5:00PM CST, will include after hours and/or weekend work when needed

Benefits: 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