Senior Building Engineer: Mission-Critical Operations Lead

ABM industries; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Building Engineer to oversee facility services in mission-critical environments. You will manage HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems and lead daily operations for the site.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, handling work orders, and maintaining procedures. CMMS/BMS experience and relevant certifications are preferred to support safe, compliant, and efficient facility performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with BMS and CMMS platforms.
• Certifications in HVAC and EPA 608 are preferred.
• Technical training in mission-critical operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of critical infrastructure operations within mission-critical facilities.
• Ensure high-quality execution of work with zero impact to internal or external customers.
• Provide supervisory oversight and elevate emergency responses as needed.
• Develop and maintain accurate site-level operating procedures and documentation.
• Manage Change Management, MOP, SOP, and EOP programs.
• Oversee operational budgets and contract expenditures.
• Maintain and operate both critical and non-critical infrastructure systems.
• Monitor power and cooling capacity, and environmental conditions.
• Resolve electrical, mechanical, and fire protection system issues with minimal business disruption.
• Serve as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related matters including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and project coordination.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and guide resolution strategies.
• Audit CMMS databases for accuracy; manage reporting, access control, and user credentials.
• Control access to mission-critical spaces and maintain updated access lists.
• Advise on space and power utilization; manage environmental conditions in data centers.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and Change Control protocols; approve system modifications.
• Manage employee schedules, timekeeping, and payroll processing.
• Monitor and enforce ABM training standards.
• Vet and approve subcontractors; develop and oversee PM contract scopes-of-work.

Skills

BMS/CMMS platforms

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Education

Stationary Engineer certification

HVAC certification

EPA 608 (Universal) certification

Technical school background in mission-critical operations

Tools

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Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Building Engineer to oversee facility services in mission-critical environments. You will manage HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems and lead daily operations for the site.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, handling work orders, and maintaining procedures. CMMS/BMS experience and relevant certifications are preferred to support safe, compliant, and efficient facility performance.