Facilities Engineering Manager: Operations & Team Leadership

CBRE Asia Pacific; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for mechanical operations, maintenance, energy management, and workforce development across facilities in Hong Kong. You will supervise staff, set schedules, manage budgets, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safety and reliability of building systems in line with CBRE standards.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, budgeting, and hands-on experience with facility operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading teams, coaching staff, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive information and manage expectations.
• Strong leadership to drive quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees; conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities and schedules; cross-train staff.
• Manage operations and maintenance for assigned facilities; assist in operating and capital budgets.
• Implement improvements for preventive maintenance and maintain safety manuals.
• Coordinate maintenance with contractors, tenants, and technicians; ensure coordination with vendors.
• Oversee building systems (fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, electrical) and keep up with technology trends.
• Communicate with tenants, clients, owners, and facility management teams.
• Facilitate acquisition of new management contracts and maintain as-built drawings.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Performance coaching

Communication

Budgeting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Asia Pacific is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for mechanical operations, maintenance, energy management, and workforce development across facilities in Hong Kong. You will supervise staff, set schedules, manage budgets, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safety and reliability of building systems in line with CBRE standards.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, budgeting, and hands-on experience with facility operations.