Assistant Chief Engineer - Facilities

CBRE Group, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking an Engineer Assistant Chief to support the Chief Engineer in managing preventive maintenance, repairs, and building operations.

You will assist in leading operations, assign work orders, and provide technical training to coworkers and subcontractors. Responsibilities include coordinating safety compliance, monitoring fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, and ensuring client spaces meet required conditions.

Qualifications

• Assist in preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of buildings and systems.
• Assist in leading operations and supervising subcontractors when needed.
• Support safety compliance and adherence to applicable codes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer in following codes, regulations, and company directives.
• Lead operations, assign work orders, and mentor coworkers and subcontractors.
• Schedule preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Check building systems (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) for proper operation.
• Oversee engineering staff work and ensure client spaces are in good condition.
• Respond to emergencies and seek help as needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop better methods for department goals.
• Share expertise across disciplines and mentor others to build knowledge.

Job description

Are you an ambitious engineer looking to take your career to the next level? CBRE Group is seeking an Engineer Assistant Chief with exceptional problem-solving skills to join our world-class team in Richardson, TX

As a CBRE Assistant Chief Building Engineer, you will assist the Chief Engineer in performing sophisticated preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. You will also be responsible for assisting in leading operations, assigning work orders, and providing technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Chief Engineer in following all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Support in leading operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arrange for subcontractors as needed.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance during downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience. Assist in planning a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Assist in checking building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Assist in overseeing and inspecting the work performed by engineering staff to make sure the work is complete; equipment is functioning properly, and client space is in great working condition.
• Respond to emergency situations and ask for help when needed.
• 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.
• Mentor 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. Anticipate 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 build of procedures and policies.
• Supply to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and sophisticated ideas with the ability to influence.