Chief Engineer

Ableserve; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 9,913,000 - 10,470,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries seeks a Facility Manager / Chief Engineer to oversee facility operations and building engineering functions at the Laguna Hills site. This role combines hands-on technical oversight with facility management responsibilities, including staff leadership, vendor coordination, budget management, and client relations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of progressive facility management experience, with strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive facility management and/or chief engineer experience in commercial contexts.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Relevant certifications preferred (EPA, BOMA, CFM, CPM, or state‑specific licenses)
• Strong client-facing communication skills and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for client on facility operations at the Laguna Hills site.
• Develop and manage facility operating budget, including capital planning.
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor relationships including bidding, scheduling, and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and lifecycle planning of building systems.
• Lead, train, and supervise engineering and maintenance staff.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Leadership

Budget management

On-call readiness

Education

Relevant facility management certifications (EPA, BOMA, CFM, CPM)

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Building automation systems

Electrical and plumbing systems

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Facility Manager / Chief Engineer to oversee facility operations and building engineering functions at the TGS site in Laguna Hills. This is a newly established, high-priority position supporting a new client account. The role combines hands-on technical engineering oversight with facility management responsibilities, including staff leadership, vendor coordination, budget management, and client relationship management. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical engineering background paired with facility management skills.

Pay Rate: $71.96 - 76 hourly | weekly pay

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.

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Hollywood, CA

Facility Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client on all facility operations matters at the Laguna Hills site
• Develop and manage the facility operating budget, including capital planning
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor relationships, including bidding, scheduling, and quality control
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and building systems lifecycle planning
• Lead, train, and supervise engineering and maintenance staff

Chief Engineer / Technical Oversight

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues
• Ensure all engineering work complies with applicable codes and standards
• Manage energy efficiency initiatives and system optimization
• Respond to and manage emergency facility issues as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive facility management and/or chief engineer experience, ideally in commercial or corporate environments
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Universal EPA, BOMA, CFM, CPM, or state‑specific engineering licenses)
• Strong client-facing communication skills
• Budget management experience
• Ability to respond to on‑call emergencies as needed