Chief Building Engineer Supervisor

CBRE Group, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401(k)

Advancement opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Olathe, KS seeks a Chief Building Engineer Supervisor to lead maintenance and repair operations for a large aerospace manufacturing facility.

You will supervise staff, oversee daily activities, and ensure safe, reliable operation of building systems in a highly regulated environment. You will develop preventive maintenance programs, manage budgets, and mentor technical teams while coordinating cross-disciplinary work with engineering and facilities staff.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or shift management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance and repair operations.
• Strong organizational and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff delivering maintenance and repair for a 580,000 sq ft facility.
• Coordinate daily activities, schedules, and cross-training.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and safety procedures.
• Ensure timely, high-quality completion of work orders and projects.
• Estimate material and labor costs and manage departmental budgets.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Team coaching

Problem solving

Operations management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. The team is responsible for providing technical support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on facility equipment and systems to maintain operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

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 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.