Chief Building Engineer

Target
Target

Other Engineering

Minneapolis, MN, USA

USD 73k-132k / year

Posted on Aug 12, 2026
The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Job Description

About Us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.


Target’s distinctive brand is infused throughout its many physical locations by the Properties teams. We have a direct and positive impact on the real estate, design, construction and maintenance of our stores, distribution centers and headquarters. Are you ready to help strategically grow Target’s brand through
leading-edge design, development, construction and preservation? Can you effectively balance the efficiencies of a large-design build company with the unique challenges and innovative solutions required by individual sites? Then take your place on one of our Properties teams, and help us make the most of
Target’s physical footprint both in the U.S. and overseas.

A role in Corporate Real Estate Building Operations means the opportunity to maintain Class A office space and extraordinary team-facing properties. You'll use your maintenance skills to execute Preventative and Corrective maintenance. You'll be a key player on the team that manages the lifecycle of our corporate office, ensuring our spaces are always in great condition.

The Sr. Professional Building Operations - Chief Engineer position is responsible for setting up, monitoring, training, and providing direct support to maintenance technicians with respect to building operation programs for assigned HQ location’s equipment and systems which include; plumbing, electrical, HVAC, building management, and life safety to ensure consistency. Responsible for keeping
maintenance records and adhering to regulatory requirements on fire systems, pressure vessels, and hazardous waste programs to ensure proper procedures and documentation have been followed. Provide engineering perspective and scope on construction projects as required for building systems to ensure consistent standards are maintained. Assist in preparation of operating and capital budgets. This position is responsible for monitoring the operation of the building management systems to maintain optimum efficiencies without compromising creature comfort. This includes programming parameters and making appropriate decisions to maintain demand levels for heating and cooling.

Additionally, this position is responsible for work requests from team members as required, by taking corrective action, and providing appropriate follow up and closely monitoring and documenting energy usage and make recommendations on energy saving measures on equipment, peak shaving, and lighting control programs. Assists maintenance technicians in other operational duties and perform special projects as directed. Give direction to outside service contractors as required. Provide on call coverage as needed.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.


About you:

  • 2 year Trade School degree or equivalent.work experience

  • 7 years experience in building engineering in a lead capacity.

  • 2nd Class C Boilers license•

  • Strong HVAC and Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.

  • Strong Building and Energy Management controls experience.

  • Universal CFC license.

  • PC skills especially associated with building management systems, fire systems, and work order maintenance applications.

  • •Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

  • Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with all levels within the company.

    The core functions of this job require daily onsite presence at our Headquarters location

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.