Chief Building Engineer – Life Science Facility

Are you ready to lead and make an impact in a dynamic Life Science environment? We are seeking a Chief Building Engineer to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the technical excellence and compliance of our state-of-the-art facility. Your expertise will help us maintain optimal conditions and support groundbreaking scientific research.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Supervision: Oversee the performance and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and craft services, ensuring seamless operation and optimal environmental conditions. Lead a skilled team to achieve top-tier performance and reliability.
Facility Operations: Manage the efficient operation of facility systems, striving for zero downtime through proactive and reliable system performance.
Collaboration: Maintain open and consistent communication with Building Management to align on services and operational goals. Work closely with the Portfolio Integration Manager to develop and deliver training programs for facility systems.
Preventative Maintenance: Implement and manage a tailored preventative maintenance system that keeps our critical systems in peak condition, minimizing unexpected disruptions.
System Evaluation: Regularly assess equipment and systems, providing detailed reports to Building Management with recommendations for improvements and upgrades.
Vendor Management: Supervise subcontracted jobs, ensuring that external services meet our high standards when in-house resources aren’t feasible.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure that all operations comply with local laws, codes, and regulations. Champion a safety-first culture by enforcing policies and procedures that protect our team and assets.
Resource Management: Develop and maintain an inventory control system, ensuring that all operating materials, tools, and equipment are accounted for and readily available.
Work Order System: Support and manage a work order system to efficiently address on-call and unscheduled services, ensuring every task is tracked and completed to our standards.
Operational Excellence: Establish performance standards for every phase of work, ensuring that quality and efficiency are maintained at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Life Science facilities or similar environments, with a strong background in the operation, maintenance, and repair of critical systems.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of life science/biotech infrastructure, including HVAC, DOAS, electrical, plumbing, generators, and fume hoods. Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical manuals.
Leadership & Management: Proven experience managing vendors, budgets, and teams, with strong organizational and leadership skills.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
Compliance & Safety: Familiarity with local laws and codes, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
Education: A degree from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred, with equivalent experience considered. A background in Life Sciences, Biotech, or BioPharma is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Work in a cutting-edge Life Science facility where your contributions directly support groundbreaking research and innovation.
Career Growth: Be part of a team that values continuous learning and professional development, offering opportunities to advance your career.
Impact: Your role is critical in ensuring our facility operates at peak performance, directly impacting the success of our mission.

Work Environment:

Dynamic Pace: Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgency.
Confidentiality: Work with highly confidential information in both office and laboratory settings.
Physical Demands: Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, with the ability to safely handle and install equipment. Vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, along with depth perception.

Join Us:

If you're passionate about engineering and want to contribute to a team that's pushing the boundaries of science and technology, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become a vital part of our mission!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Servi-Tek is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We are committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and we ensure that all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, training, and compensation, are conducted in a manner that respects the dignity and rights of every individual.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, you may email at recruiting@servi-tek.net or via telephone +1 866 454-6185. We are here to support you and will work to ensure that your needs are met.

About Servi-Tek

Servi-Tek is at the forefront of commercial facility maintenance, janitorial, and engineering services, delivering industry-leading performance and productivity.

Since 2006, we have set new standards of excellence in end-to-end facility solutions to enable our clients to re-imagine tomorrow’s building spaces. Our talent, technology, and relentless customer focus have helped us become one of the fastest-growing commercial facility maintenance providers.

Servi-Tek is more than a company; we are a diverse tribe of individuals with shared values dedicated to delivering an exceptional client experience that is second to none.

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