Chief Building Engineer Lead (Santa Maria, CA)

CBRE; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Santa Maria, CA seeks a Chief Building Engineer Lead to serve as the technical and operational authority for eight medical office buildings and clinics. You will oversee facility operations, mentor the onsite maintenance team, and ensure safety, performance, and compliance while minimizing client disruption.

The role requires leadership, strategic facility planning, and hands-on maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems, with a focus on adhering to building codes and CBRE

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of job-related experience with supervisory background.
• Proficient in MS Office suite; strong safety/compliance awareness.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility maintenance for eight medical office buildings and clinics in Santa Maria, CA.
• Lead operations, assign work orders, and train coworkers on procedures.
• Direct daily work orders and delegate assignments to team members.
• Inspect work by staff and subcontractors to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Monitor work orders to ensure tasks complete within 30 days.
• Schedule maintenance to minimize client business disruption during off-peak hours.
• Perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Maintain Life Safety systems and ensure code compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Analytical math skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a Chief Building Engineer Lead, you will serve as the technical and operational authority for a portfolio of 8 medical office buildings and clinics in Santa Maria, CA. This position requires a balance of leadership, strategic facility planning, and hands‑on maintenance execution.

About The Role

As a Chief Building Engineer Lead, you will serve as the technical and operational authority for a portfolio of 8 medical office buildings and clinics in Santa Maria, CA. This position requires a balance of leadership, strategic facility planning, and hands‑on maintenance execution.

You will oversee facility operations, mentor the onsite maintenance team, and ensure that all building systems meet safety, performance, and compliance standards while minimizing client business disruption.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee facility maintenance of a portfolio of 8 medical office buildings and medical clinics Santa Maria, CA.
• Lead operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers.
• Direct daily work orders and delegate assignments to team members.
• Oversee and inspect work performed by staff and subcontractors to ensure completion, operational efficiency, and high‑quality facility standards.
• Monitor the work order system to ensure all tasks are completed within a 30‑day window.
• Consult with clients to schedule maintenance during off‑peak hours to minimize business interruption.
• Conduct routine onsite inspections to ensure facility conditions meet client expectations and environmental standards.
• Perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs independently.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC systems, including component replacement.
• Execute plumbing maintenance, including leak repair, fixture installation, and general system maintenance.
• Perform general infrastructure and Life Safety system maintenance.
• Operate within design capabilities to ensure all equipment (fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing) functions as intended.
• Ensure all work adheres to applicable building codes, governmental regulations, and company safety directives.
• Maintain rigorous standards for building operations and site safety.
• 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.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

• We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Chief Building Engineer Lead position is $85,000 annually [or $40.87 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Chief Building Engineer Lead position is $87,000 annually [or $41.83 per hour]. 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).