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The Facility Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing facility projects and maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of buildings and infrastructure. This role has a strong emphasis on managing external service contracts, leading capital and expense projects, and driving preventive and corrective building maintenance.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, bid, negotiate, and administer facility service contracts (e.g., HVAC, roofing, janitorial, grounds, fire protection, waste handling, utilities)
Define clear scopes of work, performance metrics, and service-level agreements (SLAs) for all facility-related contracts
Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with company standards and applicable codes
Review and approve contractor invoices, change orders, and claims
identify cost variances and drive corrective actions
Maintain all contract documentation, renewal calendars, and compliance records
support internal and external audits as required
Lead facility projects from concept through closeout, including scope definition, estimating, scheduling, risk assessment, and execution
Develop project charters, budgets, and timelines
track progress against plan and report status to stakeholders
Coordinate with internal customers, operations, safety, environmental, IT, and finance to align project objectives and minimize production impact
Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and bid packages
manage RFQs/RFPs and contractor selection in partnership with procurement
Oversee construction and installation activities: conduct site reviews, resolve field issues, manage change control, and ensure adherence to design and safety requirements
Support capital appropriation requests and business cases with technical input, cost estimates, and implementation plans
Own the facility maintenance strategy for assigned areas, covering building envelope, structural elements, roofs, doors, flooring, finishes, and site infrastructure
Attend daily facilities huddles, weekly coordination meetings, weekend planning meetings, and monthly site electrical/facility issue reviews to align priorities, resources, and outage work
Work with maintenance teams to develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance plans for critical building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire/life safety, compressed air, etc.)
Maintain accurate as-built drawings, equipment lists, and asset data in the CMMS or other maintenance systems
Identify and prioritize reliability, safety, energy efficiency, and cost-improvement opportunities within the facility
Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and corporate standards
Champion safe work practices
ensure contractors and internal teams follow lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, working at heights, and other relevant procedures
Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action development related to facility systems and projects
Support energy management, sustainability, and environmental initiatives through facility upgrades and operational improvements
Use data, KPIs, and feedback from stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in contract performance, project execution, and maintenance effectiveness
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or Facilities Engineering (or related technical field), or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in facilities engineering or maintenance
Maximo and Archibus for facility management
Demonstrated experience in facility/plant engineering , building systems, or industrial maintenance
Proven experience managing service contracts and working with external vendors/contractors
Hands-on project management experience (planning, budgeting, scheduling, and leading execution)
Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, utilities)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and building codes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management tools
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across operations, maintenance, and support functions
Nice to have:
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
Cimplicity (EMS) for energy/utility monitoring
SAP for maintenance/ordering
ESWP (Electrical Safe Work Practices)
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy commercial environments
Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, equivalent internal training)
Experience with energy management, sustainability projects, or utility optimization
Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, local building codes, and environmental regulations