Chief Engineer

CBRE; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Chief Building Engineer for the U.S. headquarters in Redmond, WA. You will lead facilities operations, oversee building systems, preventive maintenance, budgets, and a skilled technical team on a mission-critical campus.

This role blends hands-on engineering with leadership, strategy, and innovation. You will mentor staff, manage project scopes, and drive CBRE’s RISE values while ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of maintenance and repairs.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of job-related experience.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with facilities maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities operations for the U.S. headquarters and oversee building systems and maintenance programs.
• Track staff training, conduct performance evaluations, and oversee recruiting and hiring.
• Develop, implement, and communicate preventive maintenance programs and safety procedures.
• Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and mentor staff across multi-discipline teams.
• Develop cost estimates for work orders, maintenance activities, and construction projects.
• Manage budgets and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Communicate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at senior levels.

Skills

Staff management

Performance coaching

Budgeting

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About The Role

Lead the facilities operations for the U.S. headquarters of one of the worlds largest technology corporations in Redmond, WA. As a CBRE Chief Building Engineer, you'll oversee building systems, preventive maintenance programs, budgets, and a skilled technical team supporting a mission-critical campus. This role blends hands-on engineering expertise with leadership, strategy, and innovation. Ideal for a facilities leader ready to make a visible impact in a high-profile environment with CBRE. 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 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. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Chief Engineer position is $50 per hour and the maximum salary for the Chief Engineer position is $57 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. 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).