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Chief Engineer - Laredo, TX

Dexterra Group
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Company Description

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. Please visit www.cmimgmt.com to learn more about our company!

Job Description

The Chief Engineer is considered a “working supervisor” and is responsible for all working matters under the operations and maintenance of the facilities at CMI’s customer site in Laredo, TX.

Key Job Functions

  • The Chief Engineer is a master level who trains journeyman and apprentice personnel
  • Inspects and has oversight of the Preventative Maintenance program and repairs
  • Details the Critical Equipment Condition Assessment Repair and Reporting
  • Responsible for Boiler repairs including but not limited to seals, repair of leaks, correcting operational deficiencies and issues, replacing motors, controls, sensors, gauges, repairing pipe leaks.
  • Responsible for Pump repairs, including but not limited to leak repairs, seal changes, shaft repairs and replacements, motor replacements, alignments, etc.
  • Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks involving keeping equipment in good working order to reduce downtime and prevent breakdowns.
  • Prepares budgets, calibrate thermostats, and implements programs to improve tenant comfort and equipment reliability.
  • Performs daily corridor and common area inspections and reporting or fixing any problems found
  • Monitors property for potential safety issues, and has the ability to report and/or correct them

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma required, Bachelors preferred
  • The PM shall have at least 5 years of recent (within the last 7 years) experience overseeing the operations and maintenance for federal building(s) with 200,000 square feet or greater, with at least one building being no less than 200,000 square feet.
  • Shall have EPA 608 Certification, A/C Refrigeration Operator Certification, and one or more of the following certifications and equivalent experience:
    • N.A.P.E. Certification Air Conditioning III – Operations and Management
    • (National Association of Power Engineers)
    • Advanced Boiler Operator Certification
    • International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) (class 2 – minimum
    • 1-prefered) stationary engineer
  • Experience in performing chiller repairs, including but not limited to replacing seals, removal of and refilling refrigerant, correcting operational malfunctions, and loading, replacing motors, controls, sensors, gauges, repairing pipe leaks.
  • Must possess verifiable understanding and experience in operating, troubleshooting, repair and replacement of building specific equipment.
  • Experience in inspecting the work of HVAC personnel and GMWs.
  • Experience in replacing motors
  • Experience in troubleshooting BAS issues, correcting HVAC issues, and correcting energy and water waste issues
  • Ability to repair piping and tubing, replacing expansion tanks
  • Ability to troubleshoot all equipment in the building.
  • Ability to Read and understand contract specifications and drawings.
  • Experience training personnel; including, but not limited to training all crew members in the repairs of all equipment and performing continuing education of the technicians.
  • Shall be fully conversant in English (i.e. speaking, writing, and reading)
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.

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.

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