Assistant Chief Engineer — Multi-Shift Ops Leader

CBRE; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer for a large manufacturing facility. You will support the Chief Engineer, direct vendors and subcontractors, and ensure smooth operation of building systems.

The role requires supervising a maintenance team, planning preventive maintenance, and maintaining records for compliance and performance. You’ll coordinate shifts (day/evening/night), oversee urgent repairs, and optimize downtime to minimize business disruption.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or 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.
• Commercial real estate experience is required.
• Maintenance of chillers, HVAC systems, boilers, and generators is desired.
• 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and provide training to coworkers and subcontractors.
• Review monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
• Develop a preventive maintenance program for machinery and systems.
• Inspect systems to ensure operation within normal parameters.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and tools, ordering necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience.
• Perform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance, completing maintenance and repair records as required.
• Respond timely to emergency situations, requesting extra help as 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.
• 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.
• Anticipate potential objections and persuade 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Training/coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5-8 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer for a large manufacturing facility. You will support the Chief Engineer, direct vendors and subcontractors, and ensure smooth operation of building systems.

The role requires supervising a maintenance team, planning preventive maintenance, and maintaining records for compliance and performance. You’ll coordinate shifts (day/evening/night), oversee urgent repairs, and optimize downtime to minimize business disruption.