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title: "Chief Engineer"
company: "ABM Industries"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/abm-industries"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/abm-industries-chief-engineer-fa676282-62ea-4dad-9dbf-dcc3af45c4cb"
apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/ableserve/387e0a6e-4f01-4c51-8d21-2f2dd1c9e3f3"
workplace: onsite
location: "Paramus, NJ"
employment_type: full-time
seniority: executive
role: software-engineering
region: united-states
salary: "$61 per hour"
date_posted: 2026-08-25T20:39:44.230Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-15T16:24:11.140Z
---

# Chief Engineer

**ABM Industries** · Paramus, NJ

Salary: $61 per hour

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/ableserve/387e0a6e-4f01-4c51-8d21-2f2dd1c9e3f3

## 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](https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Frontline.pdf) | ([Programa de Beneficios de ABM)](https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Frontline%20(Spanish).pdf)

##### 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.

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