Sr Building Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant 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, demonstrating 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.

About the role

Join CBRE as a Senior Building Engineer at a facility in city, state, where your expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems keeps our facilities running efficiently. You’ll perform repairs, observe building operations, and apply specialized knowledge to the site—all with the autonomy to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs.
• Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies and tools.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Align with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Develop an energy management program to ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Lead all aspects of and inspect the work performed by outside contractors.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors.
• Advise the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Perform repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.
• Review and sign off on inspections of 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.
• Apply knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Mentor others, lead by example, and champion CBRE’s RISE values while influencing senior partners and guiding teams toward innovative solutions.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 5-8 years of job-related experience.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Universal CFC certification required.
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.
• 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.
• Microsoft Office knowledge such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and CMMS experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers and effectively present information.
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles to understand operating budgets, calculate intermediate figures, and conduct basic financial analysis.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents, solve problems involving several options, and apply intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those affected by your work, including completing required HSE training, following safety policies, and reporting potential hazards.

Benefits

• Benefits start on the 1st of the month and include medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and paid holidays.
• Internal advancement opportunities available after 6 months.
• Work/life balance support.

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