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Chief Engineer

📍 Washington, District Of Columbia, 20022, United States

Construction Donohoe Construction Company

Job Description

Overview Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's oldest real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the \"Best Place to Work\" multiple times.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.

Complete Building Services (CBS) is in search of a Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer is responsible for all mechanical and electrical operations, maintenance, plumbing, keying, lighting, life safety, and energy management within the facility.

Responsibilities You must possess a DC 3rd Class License for this position.

A typical day in the life of our Chief Engineer:

Assign work to subordinates utilizing CMMS to maintain building operations

Provide Quality Control services for the work of subordinates and subcontractors to ensure maximum efficiency, economy, and quality of work performed

Perform diagnostic and repairs on building systems

Prepare work schedules

Train, or arrange for training of, Contractor employees in the proper maintenance of building systems

Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair work daily to provide on-time delivery of contract requirements

Prepare and issue solicitations for the Contractor as necessary for the acquisition of goods and services in support of the contract requirements

Administer the CMMS requirements daily

Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and project tracking software

Hours: 7:00 am 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday

Salary $40-$45 per hour

Qualifications Please review the qualifications needed for the role:

Possess a valid DC Third Class Stationary Engineer License

Must pass a background check

A minimum of three years(3) experience (within the past (10) years) in a facility of comparable size and complexity requiring similar services

BAS/EMS

Experience installing, troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and maintaining all MEP systems and associated equipment

Possess knowledge of the composition, operation, and installation of a variety of MEP systems, circuits, equipment, and controls

Possess knowledge of national and local applicable and respective MEP codes

Demonstrate a working knowledge of engineering and building systems

Ability to read, review and understand blueprints

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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Job Details

Posted Date: December 19, 2025
Job Type: Construction
Location: Washington, District Of Columbia, 20022, United States
Company: Donohoe Construction Company

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