Engineer, Chief - Critical Facilities

Newmark; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Healthcare

Family Support

Time Off (PTO)

Growth & Education (Tuition)

Job summary

Newmark is seeking a seasoned Critical Operations & System Maintenance professional to lead engineering and maintenance of client data processing facilities. You will supervise operating engineers, electricians, and service contractors, ensuring reliable power, HVAC, and emergency backup systems.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, compliance with SOPs/MOPs/ERP, safety, and timely reporting. Candidates should have extensive experience in critical environments, strong leadership, and the

Qualifications

• College degree preferred; ten years in mechanical trades/HVAC/electrical or a registered Professional Engineer.
• Minimum five years in critical facility/plant engineering with supervisory experience.
• Professional certifications preferred (CDCP, PMP, NFPA 70E/OSHA 10/30).

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of base building and critical equipment; monitor performance.
• Ensure SOPs, MOPs, ERP and change control compliance.
• Manage staff and vendor relationships for maintenance activities.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance with minimal disruption; document work.
• Maintain safety compliance with codes and OSHA requirements.
• Generate monthly equipment reports and maintain shift logs.

Skills

Electrical & HVAC systems

Emergency response planning

Preventive maintenance

CMMS / work order software

BAS/BMS familiarity

Education

College Degree (Preferred)

10+ years in mechanical trades/HVAC/electrical

5+ years in critical facility supervision

Tools

CMMS

Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS)

Emergency power systems management

Job description

Critical Operations & System Maintenance

• Staff & Vendor Management: Manage operating engineers, electricians, service contractors, and other vendors to operate and maintain the Client’s data processing facilities and support infrastructure systems.
• System Design & Emergency Response: Understand the engineering design and operational aspects of the facility’s systems and equipment. Immediately recognize system shortcomings and respond to operational and emergency situations.
• Preventive Maintenance Management: Formulate, implement, and maintain strict adherence to the preventative maintenance program. Schedule PMs with minimal disruption to building services, delegate tasks to qualified staff, and supervise maintenance on all base building and critical equipment.
• Standard Operating Compliance: Ensure adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Methods of Procedure (MOP), Emergency Response Procedures (ERP), and the formal change control process established for critical environments.
• Safety & Code Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all Federal, State, and Local codes, regulations, and standards, as well as OSHA requirements. Maintain compliance with Newmark and Client policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Rounds & Performance Monitoring: Conduct routine assessments, tests, and rounds, analyzing data to assure proper functioning of equipment. Participate in site inspections.
• Equipment & HVAC Operations: Oversee and monitor the operation—making customer-approved adjustments—of refrigeration, heat exchangers, HVAC, electrical, emergency backup systems, hot water systems, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and filters. Analyze operations, determine root causes of malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Equipment Repairs & Log Documentation: Oversee machinery repairs as needed and ensure proper documentation in logbooks at the end of each shift. Review operational information in shift logbooks and resolve work order completion issues.
• Inventory & Asset Management: Maintain parts, tools, and equipment inventory. Perform annual tool and equipment inventories, ensuring exact descriptions, model numbers, and serial numbers are recorded and submitted to the building manager with justifications for new items.
• Reporting & Administrative Controls: Coordinate and submit monthly equipment reports to management regarding general PMs and repairs. Develop business controls for operations and maintenance areas.
• Client Relations: Respond to Client and user group requests, ensuring all reasonable measures are taken to satisfy their needs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Shift Scheduling & After-Hours Coverage: Manage shift scheduling to provide necessary coverage while reducing overtime. Ensure an equitable after-hours technical coverage program. Approve engineering personnel timesheets and overtime.
• Training & Certification: Oversee the training and certification of all engineering and maintenance personnel performing tasks in the critical environment or associated infrastructure.
• Incident Reporting: Promptly report all incidents, accidents, and injuries. Provide thorough cause-and-effect evaluations and implement corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education, and Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• College Degree (Preferred)
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in mechanical trades, HVAC, and/or electrical, or registered Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in critical facility/plant engineering and maintenance supervision with managerial experience required.

Certifications & Licensures

• Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) or similar (Preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar (Preferred).
• NFPA 70E Certification / OSHA 10/30 (Preferred).

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of electricity, electrical distribution systems, HVAC, Chiller, and fire systems.
• Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery plants, etc.).
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software systems (CMMS).
• Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS/BMS).
• Excellent communication skills, a positive approach to the job, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Ability to analyze system operations, determine root causes of problems, and execute corrective action.
• Experience with training, development, and evaluation of maintenance staff.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.
• May be on-call after regular business hours.
• Requires participation in shift scheduling and after-hours emergency technical coverage.

Benefits and Perks

• Parental Leave: Industry-leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks).
• Healthcare: Comprehensive, generous health coverage options.
• Family Support: Bright Horizons back-up child/family care program.
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package.
• Growth & Education: Tuition reimbursement programs and referral incentives.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect across a global real estate platform.

(Benefits and perks listed may vary depending on the nature of employment and specific job location).

Salary Range Language

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $105,000 to $125,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark . Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.