Chief Engineer & Plant Operations Leader

Asbury Communities; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Asbury Communities is seeking an Engineering Plant Manager / Chief Engineer to oversee the plant's boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related systems. You will lead engineering teams, optimize performance, and ensure regulatory compliance across safety and environmental standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and the ability to manage projects from conception to completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of engineering management experience with leadership duties.
• Strong knowledge of plant systems, equipment, and maintenance processes.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control and project management.
• Familiar with OSHA, EPA and local safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.
• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Oversee the maintenance of plant machinery, equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety and regulatory standards.
• Develop and manage the engineering department budget and cost controls.
• Report regularly to senior management on plant performance and improvements.

Skills

Engineering management

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

BAS familiarity

Education

Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

Maryland 1st Grade Engineer

A/B underground storage tank operator certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BAS

Job description

Asbury Communities is seeking an Engineering Plant Manager / Chief Engineer to oversee the plant's boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related systems. You will lead engineering teams, optimize performance, and ensure regulatory compliance across safety and environmental standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and the ability to manage projects from conception to completion.