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CBRE · 5 hours ago

Chief Building Engineer

CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, and they are seeking a Chief Building Engineer to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of buildings and industrial systems. The role involves leading operations, scheduling maintenance, overseeing engineering staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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Responsibilities

Follow all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety
Lead operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed
Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance during downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience. Plan a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life
Check building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client
Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff to make sure the work is complete; equipment is functioning properly, and client space is in great working condition
Respond to emergency situations and ask for help when 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. Anticipate 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

Preventive maintenanceHVAC systemsFire alarmsMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsMath skillsProblem-solvingLeadershipCommunication

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
Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred
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
Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business
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

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
401(k)
15 days of PTO
11 holidays
Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company!

Company

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

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)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
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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