Facilities Engineering Team Lead (REMOTE - TRAVEL)

About Chinook:

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber‐attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated candidates with the opportunity to join a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

The Work:

As a Facilities Engineering Team Lead, you will lead and manage building systems projects from inception to completion. This includes Operations and Maintenance, Commissioning, Facility Optimization, Design Build, Turnkey Upgrades, Building Controls and Systems integration type scopes varying in size and complexity.

This position is REMOTE, but you must be able to travel to client sites 50-75% of the time. There may be times where a Deployment may be necessary for a few months at a time. Due to the location of the majority of our clients, candidates in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States are preferred, especially candidates in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring effective communication and understanding of project requirements, status, and schedule.
• Oversee project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery.
• Depending on the scope and duration of project, deploy as required to set up and/or execute projects, then if applicable, travel as required once the project is staffed locally.
• Travel for deployments with onsite durations that align with the scope and complexity of the project, including both domestic and international locations. The max deployment duration is estimated to be one year or less – with most deployments being much less than the maximum. Longer term deployments may include rotational breaks.
• Work remotely and coordinate with project teams dispersed across various locations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Effectively communicate project status, milestones, and updates to clients in a clear and concise manner.
• Address client concerns and proactively identify opportunities for additional services, leveraging the full breadth of Chinook services to maximize value add to customers.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors to ensure they safely meet project deliverables and quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and address issues promptly.
• Understand and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and performance work statements.
• Collaborate with technical and functional teams to ensure project designs and scopes align with client requirements.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are completed within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Track project expenses and revenue to ensure profitability.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely invoices to clients.
• Monitor and manage project financials throughout the project lifecycle.
• Disseminate information both in writing and verbally, explaining complex technical information clearly to engineers, contractors, and facility/owner staff across all communication platforms.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Demonstrate your strong leadership skills both within your team and with your customers.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Accounting/Contracts/Finance, Design-Build, Facility Optimization, Building Automation, Operations and Maintenance, Security and Resilience, and Facility Support Services teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar, and at least 3 years of directly related experience. A High School Diploma and an additional 5 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have experience with MEP project management, field engineering, service manager, senior commissioning, or similar roles.
• Requires functional technical and/or operational understanding of commercial facilities systems such as lighting, HVAC, building control systems, power distribution, generation, power monitoring and controls, UPS and emergency power.
• Proven experience in project management within the building systems industry is required.
• Requires the ability to manage and motivate project teams.
• Must be proficient with project management software.
• Must be willing and able to adapt to changing project requirements and travel schedules.

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

• Applicants for employment must be U.S. Citizens and must be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.

Physical Considerations:

• Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, and in dust generating environments.
• Must be able to crawl to get to wherever a problem is so that you can see it for yourself.
• Applicants must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.

Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.