Chief Building Engineer

Job Description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for engineering operations and advises vendors and subcontractors. Applies advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Working under limited supervision monitors building system operations and performance. Uses several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and Company directives related to building operations and work safety
• Leads operations, assigns work orders, and/or provides technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed
• Consults with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtimes to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Formulates and implements a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Monitors building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure equipment operation is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Coordinates and inspects the work performed by engineering staff. Determines that work is complete, equipment is fully functional, and client space is in prime working condition.
• Responds quickly to emergencies, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

QUALIFICATIONS

An individual should perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required job responsibilities.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and a minimum of seven years of related experience and/or trade school training or equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university is preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

• Universal CFC certification is required. Additional certification in three or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

OTHER SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES

• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. Must have the ability to operate an EMS and CMMS system. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to prioritize different projects and make decisions.

SAFETY

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Finish the required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level
2. Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times
3. Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment.
4. Report any conditions that could result in an accident or injury and/or stop work if required.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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