CBRE · 15 hours ago
Reliability Program Director
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expCBRE is a leading company in real estate services and investment. They are seeking a Reliability Program Director to lead the team responsible for optimizing the performance and reliability of MEP systems while ensuring continuity and quality control across properties.
FinanceReal EstateCommercialFinancial ServicesProperty Development
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own portfolio performance and financial results by overseeing a business unit’s operating performance, approving annual budgets, and driving cost, risk, and reliability outcomes across properties and mission-critical environments
Lead and develop the engineering operations team through formal supervision, recruiting and hiring, performance evaluations, coaching, and training plans—ensuring the team is staffed, skilled, and cross-trained to execute consistently
Direct day-to-day engineering operations by coordinating workload, establishing schedules, assigning tasks, tracking deadlines, and ensuring continuity, quality control, and compliance across all sites
Manage vendors and contracted services by approving contractors/subcontractors based on facility need, implementing bidding procedures as required, and negotiating with external partners to deliver safe, cost-effective, and reliable outcomes
Drive asset performance through reliability discipline by defining, designing, developing, monitoring, and refining maintenance plans for MEP systems and fixed assets; providing technical support and reliability guidance to site teams
Evaluate assets and eliminate repeat failures by partnering with engineering and operations teams to assess asset condition and performance, analyze trends, identify faults/symptoms, and implement corrective actions that improve uptime and lifecycle performance
Lead risk-based reliability planning by developing risk management plans that anticipate reliability-related and operational risks that could negatively impact plant or facility operations and coordinating mitigation actions
Troubleshoot and restore critical systems by diagnosing routine technical service and equipment problems, restoring functionality, and strengthening processes to prevent recurrence
Direct facility controls and asset management systems to ensure effective monitoring, maintenance execution, documentation accuracy, and operational visibility for decision-making
Maintain governance, documentation, and standards by ensuring policies and procedures are followed, documentation is current (PM schedules, configurations, applications, technical references), and standards are improved where needed
Improve methods and raise standards by identifying and solving complex operational and organizational problems, significantly improving processes, and implementing new approaches that elevate reliability and operational performance
Influence across teams and stakeholders by applying broad business and technical knowledge to drive cross-functional outcomes, explain sensitive topics, build consensus, and persuade others toward aligned execution
Model CBRE RISE values and leadership behaviors by leading by example, operating within broad guidelines, exercising sound judgment based on multiple inputs, and delivering measurable impact across customer, operational, project, and service activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred with 8–12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, clearly convey performance expectations, and effectively address and resolve issues
Proven leadership skills to set, manage, and achieve targets with direct impact on results across multiple departments or teams within a function
Ability to exercise sound judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources; willingness to take new perspectives on existing solutions to solve problems
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong organizational skills paired with an advanced inquisitive mindset; demonstrated ability to manage priorities, details, and deadlines
Ability to meet physical demands including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry 50 lbs. or more
Preferred
Preferred experience in staffing and talent management, including selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, performance measurement/appraisal, recognition/reward, and retention
Preferred experience developing and managing organizational budgets; sophisticated math skills with the ability to calculate mildly complex figures (percentages, fractions, and financial-related calculations)
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
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
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