Electrical Supervisor

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Electrical Supervisor role overseeing a maintenance team responsible for inspecting, repairing, replacing, installing and maintaining electrical equipment at an assigned location.

The position sits within Engineering and Technical Services, providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems to ensure reliability and code compliance. Strong leadership and schematic-reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade diploma or equivalent with 5–8 years of related experience.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret design/layout drawings.
• Experience supervising teams and coordinating maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Create work schedules for the electrical staff.
• Inspect and assess work; ensure on schedule and code.
• Read and interpret design schematics for proper installation.
• Troubleshoot major system failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Oversee purchasing and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Coach others to develop knowledge across function.
• Lead by example; apply CBRE RISE values.
• Communicate complex ideas to influence stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical knowledge

Microsoft Office

Math skills

Problem solving

Education

Electrical trade diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Electrical Supervisor, you will oversee a team responsible for inspecting, repairing, replacing, installing, wiring, adjusting, and maintaining all equipment for an assigned location.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You'll Do:

• Create work schedules for the electrical staff.
• Inspect and assess the work done by the electrical staff. Ensure work is completed on schedule and to code.
• Read and interpret design schematics to ensure the proper installation of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot major complex system failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Assist the team with repairing and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Oversee the purchasing and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• 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. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.
• Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You'll Need:

• Electrical trade school diploma with 5-8 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 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.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.