CBRE · 1 month ago
Lead Building Engineer
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCBRE is a leading global real estate services and investment firm. They are seeking a Lead Building Engineer to perform complex preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems and oversee operations to ensure efficiency and safety.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Performs complex preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings
Working under general direction, monitors building system operations and performance
Has critical, specialized knowledge required at client site
Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety
Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems
Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas
Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements
Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks
Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks
Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum
Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors
Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning
Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions
Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks
Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical
Uses pc and/or pda for work order system, email, ESS and training
Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and eight or more years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC
Universal CFC certification required
Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair
Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers
Ability to effectively present information
Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets
Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions
Conducts basic financial analysis
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents
Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations
Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills
Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training
Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook
Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more
Company
CBRE
Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Co-CEO and CIO
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