Engineering Operations Director

CBRE; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE seeks a seasoned Engineering Ops Director in Sunnyvale, CA to lead the team responsible for the performance of MEP systems and quality control across properties. You will oversee budgets, hiring, and cross-functional projects to optimize facility operations.

The role requires 8–12 years in engineering leadership, a degree in engineering, strong budgeting and staff development skills, and a proven ability to drive improvements while representing CBRE's values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent with substantial experience in facility operations and leadership.
• Experience in staffing, training, development, coaching, and performance management.
• Ability to convey complex information, set performance expectations, and manage multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a business unit's financial performance.
• Identify opportunities, engage in client solicitations, and develop proposals and presentations.
• Approve hiring contractors and subcontractors based on facility needs and bid procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staffing & development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Engineering Ops Director, you will manage the team responsible for managing the performance of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems) and maintaining continuity throughout to provide overall quality control for all properties.

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:

• Oversee a business unit's financial performance.
• Seek out new business. This includes the identification of opportunities, engaging in client solicitations, proposal developments, and creating presentations. (Not applicable to all GWS specific roles, but they may seek opportunities for improvements).
• Approve hiring contractors and subcontractors based on facility need. Implement bidding procedures as required for contract maintenance activities.
• Direct the daily operation of facility controls and asset management systems.
• Approve annual operating budgets.
• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. 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.
• Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
• Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
• Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes and standards within job discipline.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Experience preferred in developing and managing organizational budgets.

Disclaimers:

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

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Engineering Operations Director position is $190,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Engineering Operations Director position is $235,000 annually. 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. 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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)