Engineering Ops Manager: Facilities & Maintenance Lead

CBRE; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Engineering Ops Manager to lead a team responsible for the mechanical and electrical operations of facilities. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and guide contractors to ensure optimal performance and safety across a portfolio.

You will drive budget planning, monitor KPIs, and implement process improvements while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring adherence to CBRE standards and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant experience; in lieu of a degree, experience plus education will be considered.
• Membership of engineering body (e.g., CIBSE/IEE) preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, coaching, mentoring, measuring, and rewarding performance.
• Ability to convey performance expectations and handle sensitive information.
• Leadership skills to motivate teams and improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational skills and inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees: oversee training, development, evaluations, and recruitment.
• Coordinate daily team activities, schedules, tasks, and deadlines.
• Assist the team with operations and maintenance issues.
• Direct contractors, subcontractors, and engineers in maintenance tasks.
• Supervise facility controls and asset management systems.
• Enforce maintenance standards and integrate changes into the program.
• Support annual operating budget preparation and cost forecasting.
• Schedule maintenance activities per customer requirements.
• Analyze engineering KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with clients on reconfiguration and operational needs.
• Lead by example aligned with CBRE RISE values.
• Integrate disciplinary knowledge to achieve team objectives.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & coaching

Operations management

Budgeting

Client relations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CBRE is seeking an Engineering Ops Manager to lead a team responsible for the mechanical and electrical operations of facilities. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and guide contractors to ensure optimal performance and safety across a portfolio.

You will drive budget planning, monitor KPIs, and implement process improvements while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring adherence to CBRE standards and client specifications.