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ABM Industries

Chief Engineer

Paramus, New Jersey, United States

Location
Paramus, New Jersey, United States
Work
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Executive
Function
Engineering
Pay
$61.18 an hour
Posted
2 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $127K a year, is 51% below the median of $258K for executive engineering jobs in United States (middle half $190K – $322K, 266 jobs that state pay).

285 engineering jobs open in New Jersey: 9% remote, 71 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

Chief Building Engineer support the operations, maintenance, and repair of building systems. This role oversees the engineering team and ensuring the optimal performance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and HVAC systems within a commercial mall facility.

Pay: 61.18 per hour

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member

Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Manages the day-to-day operations and maintenance of building systems.
  • Supervise and mentor building engineering staff, ensuring high standards of work quality and efficiency.
  • Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and necessary repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose system malfunctions, coordinating repairs with vendors and contractors as needed.
  • Monitor and adjust building automation systems (BAS) for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
  • Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal safety and building codes.
  • Manage inventory and procurement of maintenance supplies and spare parts.
  • Ensure timely completion of work orders and documentation of maintenance activities.
  • Collaborate with property management and tenants to address maintenance needs and service requests.
  • Respond to emergency maintenance situations, including after-hours calls as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in building maintenance, facility management, and Engineering.
  • 2 plus years of experience supervising maintenance teams and coordinating building operations.
  • Active Black Seal and Blue Seal Licenses for the state of NJ
  • Strong knowledge of MEP, HVAC, and building automation systems.
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations, NFPA codes, and other safety standards.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Certifications such as HVAC, Universal CFC, or Building Operator Certification (BOC) preferred.
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing ladders.

Source

Posted by ABM Industries on their own hiring page, jobs.lever.co. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 08 Nov 2026 01:50 UTC; the original is the reference.

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