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CBRE · 1 day ago

Assistant Chief Engineer

CBRE is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to provide formal supervision and oversight of building systems. The role involves coordinating maintenance efforts, maintaining communication with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area
Efficiently recommend same for subordinates to next level management for review and approval
Plan and supervise appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including outside of normal business hours
Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff
Mentor and coach team members to further develop competencies
Leads by example and acts in a way that are consistent with the company's values
Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and technicians
Oversight of all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues and must remain current with the latest HVAC technology trends
Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, owners, facility management team and vendors
May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management, maintenance/repair service contracts
Coordinates development and maintenance of as-built drawings
Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns
Implement and coordinate inventory control programs/purchase parts and supplies
Establish and oversee programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency and company directives as relates to building operations

Qualification

Universal CFC/EPA certificationHVAC certificationElectrical certificationMechanical certificationFinancial analysisSafety lawsCoachingCommunication skillsMentoringProject management

Required

Provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area
Efficiently recommend same for subordinates to next level management for review and approval
Plan and supervise appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including outside of normal business hours
Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff
Mentor and coach team members to further develop competencies
Leads by example and acts in a way that are consistent with the company's values
Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and technicians
Oversight of all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues and must remain current with the latest HVAC technology trends
Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, owners, facility management team and vendors
May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management, maintenance/repair service contracts
Coordinates development and maintenance of as-built drawings
Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns
Implement and coordinate inventory control programs/purchase parts and supplies
Establish and oversee programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency and company directives as relates to building operations
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Knowledge and understanding of all applicable practices and techniques, laws, project controls and environmental regulations to include safety laws
Universal CFC/EPA certification required
Additional certification in three or more of the following: HVAC, 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
Requires reasonable knowledge of financial terms and principles
Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions
Conducts detailed financial analysis

Preferred

DC 3rd License preferred

Company

Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.8B
Key Investors
Athene Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M

Leadership Team

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Adam Gallistel
Co-CEO and CIO
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Andrew Glanzman
Chief Executive Officer of CBRE’s Real Estate Investments
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