Lead Building Engineer — One-Site Growth Path

Paycom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation benefits

Calm App & Chelsea Piers Fitness free

LinkedIn Learning access

Paid safe/sick time

Health, dental, vision insurance

FSA savings

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Chelsea Piers is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to manage the single-site facility operations in New York. You will oversee daily maintenance, lead a Building Engineer, and own major mechanical systems such as HVAC, ice rink chiller, and pools.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in commercial facilities with hands-on HVAC expertise, BAS/BMS proficiency, and supervisory experience. Flexible hours, strong safety focus, and a path to leadership are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial facilities experience including maintenance of chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handlers, RTUs, VAV systems.
• Hands-on HVAC diagnostics and performance optimization — you fix it yourself, not just direct others.
• Proficiency with BAS/BMS controls and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience maintaining large, occupied facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations — direct maintenance activity across the facility and supervise the Building Engineer's task list and schedule.
• Own principal mechanical systems — HVAC, ice rink chiller plant, pools, ejector pits, elevators, dehumidification systems, walk-ins, steam rooms, saunas, etc.
• Be the point person in a crisis — first point of contact for mechanical issues, driving fast resolution with minimal disruption.
• Manage vendors and contracts — oversee MEP vendors and service contracts to budget while holding quality.
• Coordinate projects — build and manage task lists, working with Chief Engineer to prioritize work orders.
• Report up — deliver daily activity reports on mechanical issues and operations to the Chief Engineer.
• Keep it safe and compliant — run regular inspections and drive safety improvements across the facility.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Leadership / supervisory experience

Mechanical systems knowledge

Problem solving

Education

EPA 608 Certification

FDNY Certificates of Fitness (S12/S13)

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Tools

BAS/BMS controls

Chiller plant maintenance

Job description

Chelsea Piers is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to manage the single-site facility operations in New York. You will oversee daily maintenance, lead a Building Engineer, and own major mechanical systems such as HVAC, ice rink chiller, and pools.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in commercial facilities with hands-on HVAC expertise, BAS/BMS proficiency, and supervisory experience. Flexible hours, strong safety focus, and a path to leadership are offered.