Chief Engineer with Security Clearance

The Building People; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability & Short-Term DI

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Chief Engineer to supervise and optimize building systems across a multi-facility portfolio in Laredo, Texas. You will train journeyman and apprentice personnel, oversee preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs with subcontractors to keep HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, and controls operating safely and efficiently.

You will read contract specs, manage energy performance initiatives, and ensure reliability while maintaining tenant comfort.

Qualifications

• Verifiable experience operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing building systems and equipment.
• Experience in chiller, boiler, and pump repair with related components.
• Skills in preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Ability to read contract specs and drawings.
• Proficiency with CMMS for work orders, assets, and reporting.
• Fully conversant in English (speaking, writing, reading).

Responsibilities

• Lead operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems across multiple facilities.
• Train journeyman and apprentice personnel; supervise teams daily.
• Oversee preventive maintenance program and energy-related assessments.
• Coordinate repairs with subcontractors; ensure safe, reliable operation of HVAC, boilers, pumps, controls.
• Inspect common areas; enforce safety and drive continuous improvement in comfort and energy performance.

Skills

Building Systems Operation

HVAC Troubleshooting

Boiler & Chiller Repair

Preventive Maintenance

Vendor Coordination

BAS Troubleshooting

Reading Specs & Drawings

Staff Training

CMMS Proficiency

English Proficiency

Education

EPA 608 Certification

A/C Refrigeration Operator Certification

N.A.P.E. Air Conditioning III - Operations & Management

Advanced Boiler Operator Certification

IUOE Stationary Engineer Class 2 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS Software

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency

Technology Solutions Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. Description/Job Summary: The Chief Engineer is a working supervisor who leads operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems across a multi-facility portfolio in Laredo, Texas. The Chief Engineer trains and directs journeyman and apprentice personnel, oversees the preventive maintenance program and critical equipment condition assessments, coordinates repairs with subcontractors, and ensures reliable, efficient, and safe operation of HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, controls, and related systems. The role conducts daily inspections of common areas and systems, addresses safety issues, and drives continuous improvement in comfort, reliability, and energy performance.

Required Experience & Skills

• Verifiable experience operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing building systems and equipment.
• Chiller repairs, including seals, refrigerant recovery and recharge, correction of operational malfunctions, and motor, control, sensor, and gauge work.
• Boiler repairs, including seals, leak repair, correction of operational deficiencies, and motor, control, sensor, and gauge work.
• Pump repairs, including leak repairs, seal changes, shaft repair or replacement, motor replacement, and alignments.
• Motor replacement and general rotating equipment work.
• BAS troubleshooting and correction of HVAC, energy, and water waste issues.
• Preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Ability to prepare budgets, calibrate thermostats, and implement programs to improve tenant comfort and equipment reliability.
• Inspection of HVAC personnel and general maintenance workers, daily corridor and common area inspections, and issue resolution.
• Piping and tubing repairs, including replacement of expansion tanks.
• Ability to read and understand contract specifications and drawings.
• Experience training personnel and delivering continuing education to technicians.
• Proficiency with a CMMS for work orders, assets, and reporting.
• Fully conversant in English (speaking, writing, and reading).
• Required Certifications:

Required Certifications

• EPA 608 Certification.
• A/C Refrigeration Operator Certification. One or more of the following, or equivalent experience and credentialing:
• N.A.P.E. Air Conditioning III - Operations and Management.
• Advanced Boiler Operator Certification.
• International Union of Operating Engineers stationary engineer, class 2 minimum (class 1 preferred), or equivalent.

Salary and Compensation

Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

Background Screening and Clearance

Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

Telework Arrangements

Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Background Check and Employment Conditions

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.