Union Chief Engineer - Local 39

About the role

As a CBRE Union Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering operations and directing vendors and subcontractors. This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function, providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Monitor building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff, confirming work completion, equipment functionality, and client space readiness.
• Respond to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles, advanced techniques, and theories to create unprecedented solutions.
• Showcase in-depth expertise in cutting-edge theories, techniques, and/or technologies within your function.
• Use experience and knowledge across job areas to coach and guide others.
• Lead by example, modeling behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Negotiate with senior management, customers, regulators, or vendors to influence strategic decisions.
• Anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels, to adopt different viewpoints.
• Drive direction and resource allocation for programs, projects, or services, significantly impacting policy design.
• Provide moderate impact on business direction through the development of innovative services or products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 8-10 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Multi-dimensional, conceptual, and innovative thinking to develop new solutions.
• Ability to identify and solve the most complex problems.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Expert organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Pay

The negotiated rate for the Union Chief Engineer position is $93.25 per hour, subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.