On-Site Chief Engineer, Facilities Operations

NewBridge on the Charles, Inc.; Bloomfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 86,918 - 130,378; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Chief Engineer responsible for building maintenance, equipment and on-site repairs, while mentoring staff to ensure safe, timely work and standards of cleanliness.

You will manage budgets, purchase supplies within limit, supervise projects, recruit and train staff, and coordinate with managers to keep operations running smoothly. Strong communication and analytical skills are required, with HVAC and relevant licenses preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial building engineering or facilities management experience.
• 3 years of supervisor experience in a senior or lead role.
• 5 years of facilities operations experience across multiple buildings.
• Experience reading complex architectural, mechanical, electrical, and landscaping plans.
• Experience with building automation systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to direct reports, including performance management and feedback.
• Mentor staff to maximize abilities.
• Hire, counsel and discipline department staff per policy.
• Participate in recruitment to maintain adequate staffing.
• Supervise all phases of projects from start to finish.
• Delegate tasks to the engineering team.
• Train and supervise staff training.
• Oversee equipment installation and commissioning.
• Perform quality control checks on all systems and products.
• Purchase supplies within budget constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

EPA Technician Certification (Universal)

Massachusetts refrigeration license

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Chief Engineer responsible for building maintenance, equipment and on-site repairs, while mentoring staff to ensure safe, timely work and standards of cleanliness.

You will manage budgets, purchase supplies within limit, supervise projects, recruit and train staff, and coordinate with managers to keep operations running smoothly. Strong communication and analytical skills are required, with HVAC and relevant licenses preferred.