Lead Chief Engineer: Building Systems & Operations

NORTH AMERICAN LAND DEVELOPMENT; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-provided phone

Job summary

NORTH AMERICAN LAND DEVELOPMENT is seeking a Chief Engineer for a Downtown New Orleans property. The role leads all building systems oversight, directs engineering staff, vendors, and long-term maintenance planning to optimize operations and compliance.

Responsibilities include budget forecasting, system optimization, and acting as the primary decision-maker for complex repairs and capital improvements. Strong leadership and BAS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have Valid Stationary Engineer license.
• 5+ years of commercial building engineering experience with leadership/supervisory responsibility.
• Advanced knowledge of central plant operations, including large-scale chiller systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, vendors, and budgets.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to oversee repairs.
• Experience with BAS and energy management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering and maintenance personnel, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Oversee the operation and efficiency of HVAC, chiller systems, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.
• Develop, implement, and enforce preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Serve as the primary decision-maker for complex repairs, system failures, and emergency response.
• Manage and approve work performed by third-party vendors and contractors.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, including forecasting and capital expenditures.
• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, and energy efficiency improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, local codes, and safety standards.
• Maintain high-level oversight of logs, reporting, and regulatory documentation.
• Act as the main point of contact for property management regarding all engineering matters.
• Establish and enforce SOPs for the engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Troubleshooting

Vendor management

Education

Stationary Engineer license

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Energy management

Job description

NORTH AMERICAN LAND DEVELOPMENT is seeking a Chief Engineer for a Downtown New Orleans property. The role leads all building systems oversight, directs engineering staff, vendors, and long-term maintenance planning to optimize operations and compliance.

Responsibilities include budget forecasting, system optimization, and acting as the primary decision-maker for complex repairs and capital improvements. Strong leadership and BAS experience are required.