Chief Building Engineer

Chief Building Engineer

Job ID: 204519

Posted: 04-Feb-2025

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management, Property Management

Location(s): Irving - Texas - United States of America

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About the role

Responsible for engineering operations and advises vendors and subcontractors. Uses sophisticated skills to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Applies several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.

What you'll do

Leads operations, assigns work orders, and/or provides technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed.

Consults with client to schedule PM and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.

Formulates and implements a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.

Monitors building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.

Coordinates and inspects the work performed by engineering staff. Determines that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.

Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

What you'll need

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and seven years related experience and/or trade school training or combination of education and experience.

Universal CFC certification required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.

Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.

Physical requirements to include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. Must have the ability to operate an EMS and CMMS system. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to prioritize different projects and make decisions.

Why CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!

Benefits

Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.

Internal advancement available after 6 month mark

Competitive Pay

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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