About this Chief Engineer role at Ableserve
Ableserve · Onsite · Laguna Hills, CA
ABM Industries is seeking a Facility Manager / Chief Engineer to oversee facility operations and building engineering functions at the TGS site in Laguna Hills. This is a newly established, high-priority position supporting a new client account. The role combines hands-on technical engineering oversight with facility management responsibilities, including staff leadership, vendor coordination, budget management, and client relationship management. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical engineering background paired with facility management skills.
Pay Rate: $70.00/hour
Shift: 7:00 am 4:00 PM
Location: Laguna Hills, CA
Key Responsibilities
Facility Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the client on all facility operations matters at the Laguna Hills site
- Develop and manage the facility operating budget, including capital planning
- Oversee vendor and subcontractor relationships, including bidding, scheduling, and quality control
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards
- Manage preventive maintenance programs and building systems lifecycle planning
- Lead, train, and supervise engineering and maintenance staff
Chief Engineer / Technical Oversight
- Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems
- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues
- Ensure all engineering work complies with applicable codes and standards
- Manage energy efficiency initiatives and system optimization
- Respond to and manage emergency facility issues as needed
Qualifications
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive facility management and/or chief engineer experience, ideally in commercial or corporate environments
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
- Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Universal EPA, BOMA, CFM, CPM, or state-specific engineering licenses)
- Strong client-facing communication skills
- Budget management experience
- Ability to respond to on-call emergencies as needed
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