Global RES Program Manager: Risk Engineering Solutions

CBRE, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to support planning, management, and execution for the Global Building Design Risk & Recovery organization with a primary focus on Risk Engineering Solutions.

The role collaborates with RES, DRI, and BD&E teams to drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver data-driven status updates for leadership. The ideal candidate has an engineering/architecture background and 5+ years of complex program management experience across geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of complex program management experience across geographies.
• Ability to design workable solutions and drive programs to completion.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proficient in Asana or Jira, AI prompting, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Track and report RES program performance, key metrics (cost of risk reduction, cost savings/avoidance, response time rates), and lessons learned via dashboards, newsletters, and white papers.
• Scope, validate, and establish RES initiatives addressing stakeholder challenges across hazards assessments, risk audits, and new technology development.
• Autonomously manage weekly alignment meetings on RES updates with product/software development, finance, engineering, preconstruction, procurement, and vendors.
• Drive automation of RES manual workflows by developing and deploying AI solutions or identifying clear value propositions.
• Support GBDR program execution, including ERA findings and natural hazard due diligence assessments and pilot sites.
• Partner with BD&E to ensure learnings and CAPAs are tracked and integrated into design updates.
• Independently manage and influence to deliver quality and safety standards, tracking progress and reporting on work.
• Identify and drive improvements to in-house tools by partnering with product teams, suggesting user stories and roadmaps.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-geography coordination

Communication

Vendor management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Asana

Jira

AI prompting

Claude

ChatGPT

Gemini

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to support planning, management, and execution for the Global Building Design Risk & Recovery organization with a primary focus on Risk Engineering Solutions.

The role collaborates with RES, DRI, and BD&E teams to drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver data-driven status updates for leadership. The ideal candidate has an engineering/architecture background and 5+ years of complex program management experience across geographies.