CBRE · 20 hours ago
Data Center Union Asst Chief Engineer
Kenilworth, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$119K/yr - $119K/yr
5+ years expCBRE is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Union Assistant Chief Engineer to guide operations and maintenance of building systems. The role involves managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing preventive maintenance programs.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Assist the Chief Engineer in managing all mechanical, electrical and Plumbing systems
Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations
Review monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems
Develop a preventive maintenance program for critical infrastructure systems HVAC, UPS Generators, fire and safety
Inspect systems to ensure operation within normal parameters
Maintain inventory of supplies and tools, ordering necessary materials to complete all tasks
Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience
Perform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance, completing maintenance and repair records as required
Respond timely to emergency situations, requesting extra help as needed
Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives
Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function
Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view
Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies
Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals
Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience
In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered
Universal CFC certification is required
Certifications/licenses required by local or state jurisdictions
Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more
The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset
Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations
Preferred
Prior shift leader or supervisory experience
Benefits
401(K)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Company
CBRE
Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.8BKey Investors
Athene Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Adam Gallistel
Co-CEO and CIO
Andrew Glanzman
Chief Executive Officer of CBRE’s Real Estate Investments
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