Chief Building Engineer - Tulsa, OK

VERSAR; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Versar Global Solutions in Tulsa, OK, seeks a Chief Building Engineer to lead on-site facilities operations. You will supervise maintenance, respond to issues, ensure compliance with guidelines, and coordinate with the Facility Manager and USPS COR to keep the building safe and mission capable.

This senior role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of building systems, and the ability to develop work plans and reports.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in building operations, facilities maintenance, or engineering support in commercial/industrial/government environments.
• Experience leading or coordinating maintenance activities.
• Experience overseeing daily facility operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, and supplier performance.
• Working knowledge of building systems, safety practices, and compliance with chemicals/hazards.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and coordination with management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time on-site during normal hours and provide facility engineering leadership for daily operations.
• Respond to facility issues by phone or on-site, on a 24-hour basis.
• Report to Facility Manager and USPS COR on operations and issues.
• Ensure compliance with USPS guidelines related to insecticides, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
• Supervise services to operate and maintain the facility and grounds per Addendum requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed work plans supporting Addendum and maintenance objectives.
• Maintain logs of maintenance deficiencies and operational concerns.
• Maintain files and correspondence related to supplier work.
• Submit monthly reports within five business days after month-end and participate in discussions on work plans.
• Make recommendations for facility projects with cost estimates and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilities operations

Problem solving

Compliance knowledge

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in building systems

Vocational training in facilities maintenance

Job description

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

The Chief Building Engineer is a senior on-site facilities leader responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, repair, and overall performance of a USPS facility and its surrounding grounds. This role provides technical leadership and hands-on oversight of building systems, preventive and corrective maintenance activities, supplier performance, compliance requirements, and operational reporting to help ensure the facility remains safe, reliable, and fully mission capable. Serving as a key liaison with the Facility Manager and USPS Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Chief Building Engineer supports work planning, issue resolution, project recommendations, and continuous improvement across all facility operations.

WhatYou’ll Do:

• Work full-time on-site during normal working hours and provide facility engineering leadership for daily operations and maintenance activities.


• Respond to facility issues by phone or on-site, as needed, on a 24-hour basis.


• Report directly to the Facility Manager and USPS COR regarding facility operations, maintenance status, and critical issues.


• Ensure compliance with USPS guidelines related to insecticides, chemicals, and hazardous materials.


• Supervise and direct all services required to operate and maintain the facility and grounds in accordance with Addendum requirements.


• Create and maintain detailed work plans that support all Addendum requirements and facility maintenance objectives.


• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance deficiencies, issues, and operational concerns.


• Maintain files and correspondence related to services performed by suppliers and sub-suppliers.


• Submit monthly reports within five business days following month-end, including issues affecting operation and maintenance of the facility and grounds.


• Prepare and submit additional reports as required and participate in discussions with USPS regarding facility work plans.


• Make recommendations for facility projects supported by cost estimates and appropriate documentation.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree, technical certification, or vocational training in building systems, facilities maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or a related field preferred.


• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in building operations, facilities maintenance, or engineering support in a commercial, industrial, institutional, or government environment, including experience leading or coordinating maintenance activities.


• Demonstrated experience overseeing daily facility operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, work planning, and supplier or subcontractor performance to support safe and efficient building operations.


• Working knowledge of building systems, facility safety practices, and compliance requirements related to chemicals, hazardous materials, and operational maintenance standards.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, document maintenance issues, discuss work plans, and communicate effectively with management, customers, and stakeholders.


• Ability to assess facility needs, recommend corrective actions or improvement projects, and support project estimates and documentation for operational or capital work.


• Ability to work full-time on-site during normal working hours and respond to urgent facility issues after hours, as needed.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $70k - $75k Per Year

Versar Global Solutions provides the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite.

The position is located in Tulsa, OK.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.