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CBRE · 1 day ago

Associate Director of Project Engineering

positionIndianapolis, IN
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityLead/Staff

CBRE is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Project Engineering to oversee the in-house commissioning program and construction quality/risk function. The role involves strategic program leadership, technical oversight, and managing a team to ensure projects meet engineering and operational standards.

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Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve the in-house commissioning program, including: Standards, procedures, templates, and tools; Execution models for varying project size and complexity; Integration with project delivery, turnover, and operational readiness
Establish clear expectations for when commissioning is executed internally versus via external consultants
Serve as the technical authority for commissioning strategy, scope definition, and execution quality
Lead the construction quality and risk management function to ensure: Ensure client engineering specifications, best practices, standards, safety standards, etc. are incorporated into the project during the design phase
Installation aligns with approved architectural & engineering drawings and specifications
Safety and quality standards are consistently applied in the field
Construction risks are identified early and mitigated proactively
Partner with Project Management and Engineering to resolve constructability, quality, and compliance issues
Drive lessons learned, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio
Provide senior-level oversight and guidance for commissioning and quality activities across assigned projects
Support: Development of commissioning scopes of work; RFPs and consultant selection; Review of commissioning plans, schedules, and deliverables
Act as an escalation point for high-risk, high-visibility, or technically complex projects
Ensure commissioning and quality activities are fully integrated into overall project execution plans
Lead, coach, and develop a multi-layered technical organization, including managers and senior technical staff
Establish role clarity, performance expectations, and development pathways for project engineering and quality/risk roles
Balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical engagement where required
Build a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and proactive risk management
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to internal stakeholders and clients
Communicate program performance, execution status, and risk posture to senior leadership
Partner cross-functionally with: Project Management; Engineering & Design Teams; Facilities & Operations; Safety & Quality; Procurement and external partners

Qualification

Commissioning methodologiesEngineering specificationsConstruction quality assuranceSafetyRisk managementProject engineering experiencePeople leadershipTechnical oversightTalent developmentClear communicationStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline)
Previous experience in project engineering, commissioning, construction quality, or capital project delivery
Demonstrated experience executing and overseeing commissioning in regulated or complex environments
Proven people leadership experience, including managing managers and senior technical professionals preferred
Strong working knowledge of commissioning methodologies
Strong working knowledge of engineering specifications and drawings
Strong working knowledge of construction quality assurance
Strong working knowledge of safety and risk management

Preferred

Experience developing or scaling an internal commissioning or project engineering program
Experience managing third-party commissioning agents and consultants
Life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or similarly regulated project experience
Professional Engineer (PE), commissioning certifications, or similar credentials

Company

CBRE

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Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
dateFounded in 1906
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.cbre.com

H1B Sponsorship

CBRE has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (152)
2024 (206)
2023 (155)
2022 (175)
2021 (168)
2020 (111)

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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