Chief Engineer — Federal Courthouse Operations Leader

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

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.