Global Risk Engineering Program Manager

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

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a detailed Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and reporting for the Global Building Design Risk & Recovery organization, focusing on Risk Engineering Solutions (RES) in North America and Europe.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across RES, DRI, and BD&E with global stakeholders. The ideal candidate will manage program plans and provide weekly/monthly status updates to leadership, drawing on a background in architecture or engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in complex program management and implementation.
• Experience managing projects spanning technical and non-technical teams across geographies.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient in project management software (Asana or Jira), AI prompting, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Track and report RES program performance and key metrics via dashboards and reports.
• Define and establish RES initiatives addressing stakeholder challenges across hazards, risk audits, and new technology testing.
• Lead weekly alignment meetings with product, finance, engineering, preconstruction, procurement, and vendors.
• Drive automation of RES workflows and identify AI value propositions.
• Support GBDR program execution, including ERA findings and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with BD&E to track learnings and CAPAs in design updates.
• Influence delivery of high-quality, compliant deliverables and progress reporting.
• Identify improvements to in-house tools by partnering with product development teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Jira

Asana

AI prompting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Architecture/Construction/Business)

MBA or master's in related field

Tools

Tableau

Amazon QuickSight

Job description

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a detailed Program Manager to lead planning, execution, and reporting for the Global Building Design Risk & Recovery organization, focusing on Risk Engineering Solutions (RES) in North America and Europe.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across RES, DRI, and BD&E with global stakeholders. The ideal candidate will manage program plans and provide weekly/monthly status updates to leadership, drawing on a background in architecture or engineering and