Dexterra
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Chief Engineer

Pay
$125,000 – $135,000 per year
Location
Des Moines, IA
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

The Chief Engineer responsible for all working matters under the operations and maintenance of building systems at CMI's customer site in Des Moines, Iowa.

Key Job Functions

  • Act as the onsite first-line Supervisor to O&M staff
  • Responsible for the building's systems including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and supervision of technicians.
  • Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks involving keeping equipment in good working order to reduce downtime and prevent breakdowns.
  • Shall be onsite in a full-time capacity and on-call to respond to emergencies.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Experience in supervising and directing building operations and maintenance of equipment for a singular federal facility of at least 500,000 square feet.
  • Shall possess one or more of the following certifications:
  • 1. North American Technician Excellence (NATE) HVAC Service Technician Certification
  • 2. HVAC Excellence Professional Level Certification
  • 3. UA Star HVAC Mastery Certification
  • Must maintain a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education per year from either NATE, HVAC Excellence, or UA Star recognized provider program.

Additional Information: COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

  • Teamwork
  • Results orientation/operational excellence
  • Holding self and other accountable
  • Operational business thinking

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

CMI is now a part of the Dexterra Group!

CMI Management LLC is headquartered in Alexandria, VA and is a proven provider of efficient business, technology and facilities management solutions designed to help government and commercial clients reduce operational costs, operate at optimum performance and access the information needed for daily and long-term productivity. CMI has been in business for over 30 years and is well established in the federal contracting arena.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

CMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

Read the original posting

From Dexterra's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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