Sr. Building Engineer - Somerville

About The Role

Sr. Building Engineer – Assembly Row
Somerville, MA
Are you a seasoned Building Engineer looking for an opportunity where your expertise is valued and your impact is visible every day? CBRE is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Building Engineer to join our team at a premier healthcare corporate campus in Somerville's vibrant Assembly Row district. This role is designed for a hands-on professional with a proven track record of maintaining and optimizing complex building systems in mission-critical, Class A commercial environments.

What You’ll Do

• 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 advanced HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Develop an energy management program.
• Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors.
• Direct 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 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, often at senior levels and of divergent interests, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.
• Work independently and guide multi-discipline teams to achieve functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Universal CFC certification is 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Universal CFC certification is 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Highly sophisticated math skills.

Benefits

Free On-Site Parking
Competitive Compensation
Industry-Leading Benefits
Career Growth Opportunities with CBRE

Pay

The minimum salary for the position is or $52.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the position is $59.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

Schedule

Day Shift 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).