Assistant Chief Engineer- Sun- Thurs

CBRE Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking an Assistant Chief Building Engineer to lead day-to-day operations of a premier Class A office property. You will guide maintenance strategies and supervise a skilled team to ensure facilities run flawlessly.

This hands-on leadership role offers autonomy, opportunities to influence strategic decisions, and a clear path for career growth within CBRE, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5–8 years in facilities/maintenance.
• Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and meet physical requirements.
• Proficient in CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and train staff.
• Review tenant service request summaries to fix recurring issues.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program.
• Inspect systems to ensure operation within normal parameters.
• Maintain inventory and order materials as needed.
• Schedule maintenance and downtime to minimize business interruption.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate additional help.
• Coach others and lead by example in CBRE values.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

Step into a high-impact leadership role at CBRE as the Assistant Chief Building Engineer in Dallas, TX

In this day-shift position supporting a premier Class A office property in Dallas, TX you’ll guide daily operations, shape preventative maintenance strategies, and lead a talented team to keep state-of-the-art facilities operating flawlessly. You’ll have the opportunity to influence major decisions, champion innovation, and drive continuous improvement across a dynamic, multi-discipline environment.

If you're a hands-on technical expert who thrives on solving complex problems and coaching others, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, autonomy, and career growth within CBRE.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 preventative 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 preventative maintenance and downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience
• Perform repairs, emergency, and preventative 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

What You’ll Need:

• 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. Valid Driver's License required.
• 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
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience working in a CMMS.
• 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 calculation

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Why CBRE?

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, paid holidays and more...
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week

Other Job titles: Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Building Systems Engineer, Senior Maintenance Technician, HVAC Engineer, HVAC, commercial, EPA Universal, Electrician, Plumber, Service Technician, LEED, CHEEP, electrical, chillers, cooling tower, air handler.

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