Chief Engineer (FDIC)

About the role

EMCOR Government Services has an opening for a Chief Engineer in Arlington, VA. The Chief Engineer shall assist the Project Manager in overseeing operations, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment at FDIC Virginia. This position is covered by the CBA for Local 99.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a staff of employees and direct subcontractors as needed, ensuring work meets appropriate standards, codes, safety, and security requirements.
• Provide supervision and technical guidance to trades, engineering, and electrical staff; interview and recommend personnel for open positions.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the engineering and electrical team; develop effective repair practices, including tooling, parts, and procedures.
• Manage the preventive maintenance program to meet manufacturer and customer requirements.
• Ensure staff adherence to administrative procedures, company policies, CBAs, customer relations, and engineering protocol.
• Address complaints and resolve problems with a creative, solution-oriented approach.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints; write routine reports and correspondence.
• Lead, coach, and professionally develop team members.
• Install, operate, maintain, inspect, adjust, and repair building equipment, including chillers, air handlers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, drives, plumbing fixtures, VAV boxes, building control systems, lighting control systems, fire alarm and suppression systems, and related components.
• Use and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, and schematics to troubleshoot building systems and components.
• Troubleshoot faults in equipment and distribution systems using test equipment; guide others in troubleshooting.
• Determine and procure materials needed for jobs; maintain adequate stock of critical supplies.
• Develop labor and material cost estimates for in-house and reimbursable projects.
• Perform asset and equipment inspections; recommend improvements per industry standards.
• Support capital improvement projects, including review and comments during planning and design development.
• Help develop and implement site-specific safety programs.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate tasks, including maintenance, repairs, and new work with clients, EMCOR personnel, and third-party professionals.
• Proactively suggest opportunities for improving energy efficiency, cost containment, and service delivery.
• Provide QA/QC of maintenance, repairs, and project work; perform final punch lists with FDIC personnel.
• Deliver professional, courteous customer service and communications to FDIC personnel and building occupants.
• Provide status reports on projects as required; maintain organized files and records of drawings, manuals, warranties, logs, and other pertinent information.
• Meet monthly with BAS contractor to discuss energy reports, BAS reports, and equipment status; propose operational changes to improve efficiency.
• Use technology proficiently, including Microsoft products and CMMS.
• Be willing and able to work overtime and on-site at odd hours.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five (5) years of experience as a supervisor or foreman of building maintenance technicians in a commercial, institutional, and/or government building environment.
• Proficient knowledge of building control systems (analog and digital) as they apply to building automation and control; Boland Trane BAS/EMS experience preferred.
• 7-10 years of journeyman or better experience in large commercial, institutional, and/or government buildings.
• Advanced knowledge of chillers, fans, pumps, controls, and related HVAC building systems and components.
• First-Class Maryland Engineer License or DC Third Class License, and CFC Universal Certification (per CBA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Physical Demands

Position requires a significant amount of walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.

Pay

Compensation Range: $64.47 per hour.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.