Assistant Chief Building Engineer - 2nd Shift

CBRE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a seasoned Asst. Chief Building Engineer to supervise staff and lead maintenance across building systems in a DC area facility. You will mentor team members, plan staffing, and ensure safety and efficiency while aligning with company values.

The role requires extensive HVAC/electrical experience, universal CFC certs, and the ability to coordinate with contractors and tenants. DC 3rd license is preferred; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Eight or more years of experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC.
• Universal CFC certification required; other licenses welcome.
• DC 3rd license preferred; multiple licenses may be required by local jurisdictions.
• Strong written and verbal communication with analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance with outside contractors and technicians.
• Oversee fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems.
• Maintain communication with tenants, clients, owners, facility team and vendors.
• Assist in soliciting and acquiring new management/maintenance contracts.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and customer concerns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and company directives.

Skills

Electrical systems

Refrigeration

HVAC

Team leadership

Facilities coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

DC 3rd License preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Outlook

Job description

About The Role

Provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Efficiently recommend same for subordinates to next level management for review and approval. Plan and supervise appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including outside of normal business hours. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentor and coach team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and acts in a way that are consistent with the company's values.

What you’ll do

• You would Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and technicians. Oversight of all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues and must remain current with the latest HVAC technology trends.
• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, owners, facility management team and vendors.
• May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management, maintenance/repair service contracts. Coordinates development and maintenance of as-built drawings.
• Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
• Implement and coordinate inventory control programs/purchase parts and supplies.
• Establish and oversee programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency and company directives as relates to building operations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

DC 3rd License preferred

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and eight or more years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Universal CFC certification required. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

Communication Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES

Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Safety

Responsibilities

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:

• Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level,
• Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times,
• Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.
• Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Asst. Chief Building Engineer position is $100,000 annually [or $48.08 per hour] and the maximum salary for the position is $105000 annually [$50.48 hourly]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).