Chief Facilities Engineering Manager - Gaithersburg, Maryland

We are seeking a seasoned Chief Facilities Engineer to oversee maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of our facilities, ensuring optimal functionality, safety, and compliance.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain an HSPD-12 clearance required. 

• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Supervise and mentor facilities engineering staff, promoting professional growth and development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize facility needs, developing and implementing capital improvement projects.
• Implement sustainable practices and energy-efficient solutions, reducing environmental impact and operational costs.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, identifying and addressing potential issues before they become major problems.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customer, vendors, contractors, and external partners, ensuring high-quality services and competitive pricing.
• Analyze data, metrics, and industry trends, making informed decisions to optimize facility operations and performance.

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, operations, or a related discipline; or a bachelor’s degree with at least 5+ years of relevant experience.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in facilities operations with a recognized engineering certification (e.g., Stationary Engineer License, USCG Engineering License) may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

• In-depth knowledge of facilities management, engineering practices, and applicable regulatory standards.

• Proven leadership capabilities with strong communication and project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data and metrics to drive decision-making (preferred).

• Must be willing and able to travel to various job sites as required by project needs.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with engineering systems including but not limited to power generation and distribution, chilled water systems, heat recovery systems, low- and high-pressure steam systems, hydraulics, pneumatic and electronic controls, as well as other critical infrastructure systems.

• Comfortability with all trade disciplines to include building controls, HVAC, electricity plumbing and other engineering trades.

• Experience with building management systems (BMS), and other facilities management tools.

• Familiarity with sustainability principles, energy-efficient technologies, and renewable energy systems.

• Ability to lead engineering technicians and other trade disciplines.

• Experience with specialty tools and processes to include but not limited to, hydrostatic testing, welding/brazing, ultrasonic testing, vibration analysis and machinery alignment procedures.

• Preferred experience with chemical lab processes to include chemical neutralizers and air scrubbers.

• Proven experience to handle complex problems with little down time or safety concerns.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain an HSPD-12 clearance required. 

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Military Reserve pay offset

• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.

• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in facilities engineering, maintenance, operations, or a related discipline; or a bachelor’s degree with at least 5+ years of relevant experience.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in facilities operations with a recognized engineering certification (e.g., Stationary Engineer License, USCG Engineering License) may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

• In-depth knowledge of facilities management, engineering practices, and applicable regulatory standards.

• Proven leadership capabilities with strong communication and project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data and metrics to drive decision-making (preferred).

• Must be willing and able to travel to various job sites as required by project needs.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with engineering systems including but not limited to power generation and distribution, chilled water systems, heat recovery systems, low- and high-pressure steam systems, hydraulics, pneumatic and electronic controls, as well as other critical infrastructure systems.

• Comfortability with all trade disciplines to include building controls, HVAC, electricity plumbing and other engineering trades.

• Experience with building management systems (BMS), and other facilities management tools.

• Familiarity with sustainability principles, energy-efficient technologies, and renewable energy systems.

• Ability to lead engineering technicians and other trade disciplines.

• Experience with specialty tools and processes to include but not limited to, hydrostatic testing, welding/brazing, ultrasonic testing, vibration analysis and machinery alignment procedures.

• Preferred experience with chemical lab processes to include chemical neutralizers and air scrubbers.

• Proven experience to handle complex problems with little down time or safety concerns.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain an HSPD-12 clearance required. 

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Military Reserve pay offset

• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.

• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Supervise and mentor facilities engineering staff, promoting professional growth and development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize facility needs, developing and implementing capital improvement projects.
• Implement sustainable practices and energy-efficient solutions, reducing environmental impact and operational costs.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, identifying and addressing potential issues before they become major problems.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customer, vendors, contractors, and external partners, ensuring high-quality services and competitive pricing.
• Analyze data, metrics, and industry trends, making informed decisions to optimize facility operations and performance.