Chief Engineer

About the Role

Complete Building Services (CBS) is hiring a Chief Engineer to oversee an educational facility in Washington, DC. The Chief Engineer is responsible for all mechanical and electrical operations, maintenance, plumbing, keying, lighting, life safety, and energy management within the facility. The Chief must possess an active DC Third Class license. Hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am

• 3:30 pm.

Here is a view in the day in the life of our Chief Engineer:

• Assign work to subordinates utilizing CMMS to maintain building operations

• Provide Quality Control services for the work of subordinates and subcontractors to ensure maximum efficiency, economy, and quality of work performed

• Perform diagnostic and repairs on building systems

• Prepare work schedules

• Train, or arrange for training of, Contractor employees in the proper maintenance of building systems

• Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair work on a daily basis to provide on-time delivery of contract requirements

• Prepare and issue solicitations for the Contractor as necessary for the acquisition of goods and services in support of the contract requirements

• Administer the CMMS requirements daily

• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and project tracking software

You Should Have

Please review the qualifications need for the role:

• A minimum of five (5) years experience in a facility of comparable size and complexity requiring similar services

• Experience installing, troubleshooting, testing, repairing and maintaining all MEP systems and associated equipment

• Experience working on chillers, boilers, and other complex systems

• Possess a valid DC Third Class Stationary Engineer License

• On call - must be available for emergencies

• Possess knowledge of the composition, operation, and installation of a variety of MEP systems, circuits, equipment, and controls

• Demonstrate working knowledge of engineering and building systems

• Ability to read, review and understand blueprints

EOE, including disability/veterans

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc.

• Washington DC's oldest real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times..

Perks & Benefits

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.