Chief Building Engineer-Fremont

CBRE; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Chief Building Engineer role: perform complex preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Lead operations, assign work orders, and train coworkers and subcontractors to maintain high standards of service.

Requires 5–8 years’ related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and ability to meet physical requirements. On-site role emphasizing safety, client communication, and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of job-related experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to solve complex problems with standard and innovative solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of building operations and safety standards.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Follow codes, regulations, and safety directives for building operations.
• Lead operations, assign work orders, and train coworkers and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance to minimize disruptions.
• Inspect building systems (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) for compliance and performance.
• Oversee and inspect engineering staff work to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate resources as needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop better methods and achieve goals.
• Coach others to develop expertise across the function.
• Lead by example and promote CBRE RISE values.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively to influence stakeholders.
• Contribute to new products, processes, and operational plans.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

HVAC expertise

Electrical systems

Coaching & training

Safety & compliance

Microsoft Office

Client communication

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role

1st shift M-F 6am to 2:30pm.

As a CBRE Chief Building Engineer, you will perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.

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

• Follow all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Lead operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance during downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience. Plan a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Check 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.
• Oversee and inspect 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.
• 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 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 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. 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.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

We welcome all applicants.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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Candidate Accommodations

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• CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum rate for the Chief Bldg Engineer position is $43.99 per hour and the maximum rate for the Chief Bldg Engineer position is $72.11 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.