Chief Building Engineer Supervisor

CBRE; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k & PTO

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Chief Building Engineer Supervisor for a 580,000-square-foot aerospace manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas. The role oversees a team responsible for maintenance and repair operations ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient building systems supporting critical production activities.

You will manage training, scheduling, budgets, preventive maintenance, and safety programs while coaching staff and coordinating multi-discipline teams to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5-8 years of related experience; combination of experience and education may be considered
• Must meet physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting 50 lbs+
• Innovative mentality to develop methods beyond existing solutions
• Ability to solve unique problems with broad business impact
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset
• Strong math skills enabling basic percentages and financial calculations

Responsibilities

• Track staff training and development; conduct performance evaluations; oversee recruitment and hiring
• Coordinate daily team activities; set work schedules; assign tasks; cross-train staff
• Develop and communicate preventive maintenance programs and safety manuals
• Ensure mechanics have necessary information and materials to complete work on time
• Develop material and labor cost estimates for work orders and projects
• Establish and maintain facilities maintenance budgets
• Respond to emergencies and seek help as needed
• Apply advanced knowledge to improve methods and procedures
• Demonstrate expertise across multiple disciplines and coach others
• Lead by example aligning with CBRE values; influence stakeholders at senior levels
• Support achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across teams
• Contribute to new processes and standards
• Effectively communicate complex ideas

Skills

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 580,000-square-foot aerospace manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all building systems, equipment, and infrastructure supporting critical aerospace production activities.

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.

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

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.

Benefits

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
• Competitive Pay

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.

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).