Chief Engineer

LB&B Associates Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Public sector mission

Job summary

LB&B Associates Inc. is seeking a full-time Chief Engineer to support our O&M services for a U.S. courthouse under a GSA contract. The role oversees building systems, leads a technical team, and ensures reliability, safety, compliance, and high performance in a complex facility.

The candidate will manage preventive maintenance, coordinate emergency plans, and oversee security and energy initiatives while delivering exceptional service to government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Five+ years of recent experience as a chief engineer or in a supervisory role overseeing in-house skilled trades in large commercial high-rise facilities.
• Ten+ years of progressive commercial facilities maintenance experience.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and supervisory abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical operations and maintenance of the assigned building.
• Supervise, train, and mentor technical staff.
• Prepare work schedules and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement building safety and emergency-response plans.
• Enforce security protocols and maintain entry/exit records.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, security, and applicable government requirements.
• Respond to customer requests and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Facility management knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification

NATE HVAC Service Technician

HVAC Excellence Professional Level

UA STAR HVACR Mastery

Job description

Brief Description

Chief Engineer

Join LB&B Associates Inc. and Shape the Future of Federal Facility Management

LB&B Associates Inc. is seeking a full-time Chief Engineer to support our contract providing exceptional operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the General Services Administration (GSA) at a U.S. courthouse. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering leader with a passion for safety, efficiency, reliability, and exceptional customer service.

About The Role

The Chief Engineer will oversee technical operations and maintenance for the federal courthouse. This position serves as one of the primary technical authorities for building systems, leads a dedicated technical team, and ensures the highest standards of reliability, safety, compliance, and performance.

Why Join LB&B Associates Inc.?

• Impactful leadership: Help maintain the integrity and functionality of essential government infrastructure.
• Professional growth: Expand your expertise by overseeing complex building systems and collaborating with experienced facility-management professionals.
• Meaningful work: Support the mission of the federal government and judiciary by ensuring secure, efficient, and well-maintained environments for employees and the public.
• Comprehensive benefits: Enjoy competitive comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

We are seeking a technically skilled and accountable leader who is committed to operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess:

• A high school diploma.
• A minimum of five years of recent experience as a chief engineer or in a related supervisory role overseeing in-house skilled trades employees in large commercial high-rise facilities.
• A minimum of ten years of progressive commercial facilities maintenance experience.
• An EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and supervisory abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Hands‑on experience with operation and repair of the following systems and equipment is required:

• Chillers, boilers, pumps, and heat exchangers.
• HVAC systems and building automation systems (BAS).
• Life safety systems and utility services.
• Electrical power distribution and plumbing.
• Other mechanical equipment essential to building operations.

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain one or more of the following industry certifications:

• NATE HVAC Service Technician.
• HVAC Excellence Professional Level.
• UA STAR HVACR Mastery.

Responsibilities

As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the technical operations and maintenance of assigned building and ensuring that equipment and systems operate optimally.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring technical staff while fostering teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
• Preparing work schedules, assigning duties, and coordinating preventive maintenance activities.
• Developing, implementing, and carrying out building safety and emergency‑response plans.
• Enforcing security protocols, including logging subcontractor access and maintaining accurate entry and exit records.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, security, and applicable government requirements.
• Responding promptly and professionally to customer requests and complaints.
• Managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts for services, supplies, and repairs.
• Coordinating modifications to building utilities, services, piping, ductwork, fire safety systems, and security systems in accordance with established policies.
• Developing and executing operations and energy plans focused on efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings.
• Planning and overseeing testing, shutdowns, and startups of critical building systems while maintaining system integrity and safety.
• Documenting building inspections on applicable GSA forms and ensuring complete and accurate reporting.
• Proactively identifying and communicating dangerous conditions or emergencies to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and taking immediate action when necessary.
• Scheduling building‑services activities to minimize disruption to daily operations.
• Serving as a primary responder to building emergencies during and after normal working hours, including fire alarms, power outages, flooding, inclement weather, and natural disasters.
• Controlling access to mechanical and technical areas and maintaining building security.
• Conducting preventive‑maintenance programs, maintaining detailed records, and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Leading the onboarding and continuing education of technical staff and reinforcing best practices and safety protocols.
• Tracking electrical and mechanical service capabilities and coordinating future upgrades to maintain balanced and efficient systems.
• Ensuring that testing, commissioning, and training are completed for repairs, alterations, and construction projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement and ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative environment where your leadership and technical expertise are valued.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in federal facility operations.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law.

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