Chief Building Engineer (Supervisor)

CBRE; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Chief Building Engineer Supervisor in San Jose. You will oversee maintenance operations, manage a team, and ensure high-quality service delivery. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to excellence in facilities management.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

15 Days of PTO

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Chief Engineer or related experience.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team responsible for maintenance and repair operations.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Communication

Client Relations

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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San Jose - California - United States of America

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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 and is responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 Do

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

Responsible to plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise all of the following:

• Engineers and Maintenance staff
• HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and related engineering operations

What You'll Need

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma
• A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Chief Engineer or related experience.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience required.
• Strong communication and client relations skills

OTHER SKILLS And/or ABILITIES

• 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.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

WHY CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in.

Benefits

• Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
• First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!
• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark

CBRE considers multiple factors for compensation, with a minimum salary of $155,000 and a maximum of $165,000 annually, based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include 401(K), Dental, Health, Life, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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 protected status.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail] or call [phone] (U.S.) / [phone] (Canada).

Service line:

GWS Segment

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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