ABM Industries Incorporated

Chief Engineer

ABM Industries Incorporated · Laguna Hills, CA
Laguna Hills, CA Posted 2026-07-15
Type
Full-time
Experience
10+ yr

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 hourly

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.

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

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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