Principal Building Systems Operations Manager

At CGL, we keep justice and public facilities operating safely and efficiently through integrated planning, design, program management, and facility maintenance. CGL Facility Management, LLC delivers full-service maintenance programs to public and commercial clients nationwide and internationally.

Is this challenge for you?

• Do you thrive leading a skilled crew while remaining hands-on up to 80% of the time?
• Are you comfortable being the technical spokesperson in client meetings and the primary quality control authority?
• Can you prioritize a fast-moving queue of CMMS work orders and emergency requests?
• Do you excel at keeping HVAC, electrical, gas, life-safety, and security systems reliable and compliant?

What you’ll tackle

• Set daily priorities by reviewing job requests and work orders.
• Assign and schedule work; monitor progress and answer technician questions.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance across critical building systems.
• Conduct routine inspections to verify operational and safety standards.
• Perform general trades tasks as needed and requisition tools, parts, and supplies.
• Partner with the Regional Manager to address facility issues and personnel matters.
• Keep clients and CGL updated on work order status, projects, staffing, and resource utilization.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and model professional interactions with vendors, staff, and the public.
• Respond to all emergencies in accordance with contract requirements.
• Document activities in the CMMS; maintain accurate records, reports, and personnel documentation.
• Take after-hours calls from clients; accommodations are provided for time spent and associated costs.
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and train technicians in the fundamentals of your trade.
• Coordinate subcontractors on requisitioned tasks to achieve full contract compliance.
• Drive on company business using a company vehicle as needed or a personal/rental vehicle more than 50% of the time.

Building Systems, System Operations, Operations Management, Systems Administration/Management, Facilities Management, Project/Program Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Service Delivery, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Control, * High school diploma or GED

• 5+ years of skilled maintenance and/or commercial facilities experience
• Valid, in-state driver’s license

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Licensure in one or more skilled trades, * CMMS proficiency for predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and as-built drawings.
• Expertise with hand/power tools and test equipment; troubleshoot, repair, test, and document.
• Customer-first approach, strong work ethic, computer literacy, and excellent communication.
• Detail focus with the ability to prioritize, multitask, motivate, delegate, and give constructive feedback.

Beyond a competitive salary, we provide paid time off; medical, dental, life and disability insurance; HSA/FSA options; retirement plans; recognition programs; and more.