Chief Engineer

BG Staffing, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BG Staffing, Inc. client seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to oversee engineering and technical operations of a large, occupied Class A office property in Miami, FL.

You will lead the engineering team, manage central plant systems, BAS, life-safety, and tenant services while coordinating with property management. The ideal candidate has direct Class A building operation experience, hands-on maintenance leadership, and a track record of keeping critical systems reliable during emergencies and

Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification is required.
• Experience as Chief/Lead Engineer or equivalent leadership.
• Direct experience operating a 300,000+ SF Class A office building.
• Hands-on central plant experience: chillers, cooling towers, pumps, VAVs.
• BAS experience; Niagara and Lynxspring preferred.
• Experience with generators, electrical switching, fire/life-safety, and stair pressurization.
• Experience managing staff, vendors, budgets, and maintenance planning.
• Strong tenant-service experience in a multi-tenant office environment.
• Experience responding to emergencies and after-hours issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily engineering and technical operations for a large Class A property.
• Operate and maintain central plant equipment: chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and VAVs.
• Monitor BAS and coordinate outages with management and tenants.
• Oversee generators, life-safety systems, and stair pressurization.
• Lead engineering staff and manage vendors and contractors.
• Review work orders, invoices, and maintenance schedules.
• Assist budgets, capital planning, and major repairs.
• Coordinate shutdowns with minimal tenant impact.
• Provide strong tenant service and support to property management.
• Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies after-hours.
• Maintain safe, compliant operating environment.

Skills

Leadership

Tenant service

Emergency response

HVAC systems

BAS experience

Vendor management

Staff management

Education

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Tools

Niagara BAS

Lynxspring BAS

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | After-Hours/Emergency Availability Required

Required

• EPA 608 Universal Certification
• Chief Engineer, Lead Engineer, or comparable engineering leadership experience
• Direct experience operating an occupied Class A commercial office building, preferably 300,000+ SF
• Strong hands-on experience with central plant systems, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and VAV systems
• Building Automation System (BAS) experience; Niagara and/or Lynxspring strongly preferred
• Experience with generators, electrical switching, fire/life-safety systems, and stair pressurization
• Experience managing engineering staff, vendors, contractors, work orders, invoices, budgets, and maintenance planning
• Strong tenant-service experience in a multi-tenant commercial office environment
• Experience responding to building emergencies, major outages, storms/hurricanes, and after-hours issues

Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Engineer to oversee the building engineering and technical operations of a large, occupied Class A commercial office property. This role is ideal for an engineering leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to manage day-to-day building operations, engineering staff, vendors, contractors, and tenant service.

The Chief Engineer will be responsible for the reliable operation of the property's central plant, BAS, emergency power, life-safety systems, and other critical building infrastructure. The successful candidate will be comfortable troubleshooting complex systems, responding to emergencies and after-hours issues, and working closely with property management and commercial tenants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily engineering and technical operations for a large Class A commercial office property
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain central plant equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and VAV systems
• Monitor and troubleshoot the Building Automation System (BAS)
• Oversee generators, electrical switching, fire/life-safety systems, and stair pressurization systems
• Lead and supervise building engineering staff
• Manage outside vendors, contractors, service providers, and major maintenance projects
• Review work orders, invoices, contractor proposals, and maintenance schedules
• Assist with operating budgets, capital planning, equipment replacements, and major repairs
• Coordinate building shutdowns and service interruptions while minimizing tenant impact
• Respond to after-hours HVAC requests, tenant concerns, outages, emergencies, and other critical building issues
• Provide strong customer service to commercial tenants and work closely with property management
• Respond effectively to major outages, severe weather, hurricanes, and other emergency situations
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and reliable operating environment for the property

Preferred Experience

• Experience operating a Class A commercial office property of approximately 300,000+ SF
• Experience managing building operations during a hurricane, significant outage, or other major emergency
• Experience overseeing major capital repairs, equipment replacements, shutdowns, and vendor projects
• Strong experience partnering directly with property management and commercial tenants

Ideal Candidate

Our Client is specifically seeking someone who has personally operated and managed a comparable commercial office building and central plant. Senior engineering titles alone will not be considered equivalent to direct Class A office-building experience.

Candidates with hotel, residential, portfolio, or other 24/7 facility experience are encouraged to apply if they also have direct experience operating a comparable Class A commercial office property.

Candidates who meet the core requirements may advance to a technical interview and plant walk.