Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer Join LB&B Associates Inc. and Shape the Future of Federal Facility Management LB&B Associates Inc. is seeking a full-time Chief Engineer to support our contract providing exceptional operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the General Services Administration (GSA) at a U.S. courthouse. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering leader with a passion for safety, efficiency, reliability, and exceptional customer service.

About the role

The Chief Engineer will oversee technical operations and maintenance for the federal courthouse. This position serves as one of the primary technical authorities for building systems, leads a dedicated technical team, and ensures the highest standards of reliability, safety, compliance, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the technical operations and maintenance of assigned building and ensuring that equipment and systems operate optimally.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring technical staff while fostering teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
• Preparing work schedules, assigning duties, and coordinating preventive maintenance activities.
• Developing, implementing, and carrying out building safety and emergency-response plans.
• Enforcing security protocols, including logging subcontractor access and maintaining accurate entry and exit records.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, security, and applicable government requirements.
• Responding promptly and professionally to customer requests and complaints.
• Managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts for services, supplies, and repairs.
• Coordinating modifications to building utilities, services, piping, ductwork, fire safety systems, and security systems in accordance with established policies.
• Developing and executing operations and energy plans focused on efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings.
• Planning and overseeing testing, shutdowns, and startups of critical building systems while maintaining system integrity and safety.
• Documenting building inspections on applicable GSA forms and ensuring complete and accurate reporting.
• Proactively identifying and communicating dangerous conditions or emergencies to the Project Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and taking immediate action when necessary.
• Scheduling building-services activities to minimize disruption to daily operations.
• Serving as a primary responder to building emergencies during and after normal working hours, including fire alarms, power outages, flooding, inclement weather, and natural disasters.
• Controlling access to mechanical and technical areas and maintaining building security.
• Conducting preventive-maintenance programs, maintaining detailed records, and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Leading the onboarding and continuing education of technical staff and reinforcing best practices and safety protocols.
• Tracking electrical and mechanical service capabilities and coordinating future upgrades to maintain balanced and efficient systems.
• Ensuring that testing, commissioning, and training are completed for repairs, alterations, and construction projects.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma.
• A minimum of five years of recent experience as a chief engineer or in a related supervisory role overseeing in-house skilled trades employees in large commercial high-rise facilities.
• A minimum of ten years of progressive commercial facilities maintenance experience.
• An EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and supervisory abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with operation and repair of the following systems and equipment is required: Chillers, boilers, pumps, and heat exchangers; HVAC systems and building automation systems (BAS); Life safety systems and utility services; Electrical power distribution and plumbing; Other mechanical equipment essential to building operations.
• Candidates must possess or be able to obtain one or more of the following industry certifications: NATE HVAC Service Technician; HVAC Excellence Professional Level; UA STAR HVACR Mastery.

Benefits

• Competitive comprehensive benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for advancement and ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative environment where your leadership and technical expertise are valued.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in federal facility operations.