Chief Building Engineer Supervisor

CBRE; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Chief Building Engineer Supervisor in Columbus, OH to oversee maintenance operations across facilities. You will supervise staff, plan daily activities, and ensure high-quality repairs and preventive maintenance while managing budgets.

The role requires 5–8 years of related experience, strong supervision and coaching skills, and proficiency with MS Office. This on-site position offers the potential for a discretionary bonus and a dynamic team environment aligned with CBRE’s

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of job-related experience (supervisory preferred).
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage maintenance operations.
• Must meet physical requirements (stooping, lifting 50 lbs+).
• Advanced math skills for cost estimates and budgeting.
• Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff performance, training, and hiring.
• Coordinate daily team activities and scheduling.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and safety manuals.
• Provide accurate cost estimates for work orders and projects.
• Manage facility maintenance budgets and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Training and coaching

MS Office

Planning and scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Chief Building Engineer Supervisor, you will supervise the team responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing ongoing maintenance and repair operations for a facility, a campus, or a portfolio of buildings.

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:

• Track the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching opportunities. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

• Develop, implement, and communicate preventive maintenance programs and safety procedure manuals.

• Ensure that the mechanics and technicians have the proper information and materials about assignments to complete work activities in a high-quality and timely fashion.

• Develop material and labor cost estimates for work orders, preventative maintenance activities, systems, and construction projects.

• Establish and maintain budgets for facilities maintenance.

• 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. Anticipates 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.

Why CBRE

When youjoin CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estateservices and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamicproblem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significantimpact. 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 tochart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

OurValues in Hiring

At CBRE,we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. Wevalue diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need forvisa sponsorship now or in the future.

ApplicantAI Use Disclosure

We valuehuman interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills andaspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiringdecisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the applicationand interview process.

AboutCBRE Group, Inc.

CBREGroup, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investmentfirm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees(including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory(leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); BuildingOperations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flexspace & experience); Project Management (program management, projectmanagement, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management,development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Chief Building Engineer Supervisor position is $100,000 annually [or $48.08 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Chief Building Engineer Supervisor position is $115,000 annually [or $55.29 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

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).

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