CBRE · 9 hours ago
Chief Building Engineer
Plainsboro, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$45/hr - $51/hrCBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment, and they are seeking a Chief Building Engineer to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs at a fragrance and flavor manufacturing site. The role involves leading operations, overseeing engineering staff, and ensuring building systems operate efficiently while adhering to safety regulations.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
No H1B
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 multidiscipline 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
Perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds
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
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
Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff to ensure the work is complete and equipment is functioning properly
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 persuade others to adopt a different point of view
Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multidiscipline teams
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
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
Competitive Pay
Company
CBRE
Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.8BKey Investors
Athene Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
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