Bldg Engineer

Facade Today; Manila; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Manila is seeking a Building Engineer to monitor and maintain building systems including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety components. The role involves preventive maintenance, repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

The engineer will support energy management, assist in system upgrades, and help keep facilities safe and efficient for clients and occupants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience.
• Universal CFC certification is preferred.
• Must meet physical requirements (stooping, standing, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems to keep buildings compliant with standards.
• Follow codes, regulations, and safety directives related to building operations.
• Maintain energy management programs and ensure HVAC systems operate efficiently.
• Assist in preventive maintenance to extend equipment life and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Adhere to safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Review building systems like fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operations meet design specs.
• Share knowledge with teammates and lead by example in line with CBRE policies.
• Support cross-team collaboration to deliver reliable facility services.

Skills

Maintenance

Building systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Service line

GWS Segment

Contract type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location

Manila - National Capital Region - Philippines

About The Role

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

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

• Perform maintenance and repairs to the 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.
• Maintain an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Review inpsection to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management 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.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.