Hard Services Supervisor (HVAC)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Hard Services Supervisor to lead HVAC operations for a world-class pharmaceutical client in a highly technical setting.

The role oversees a team of technicians, focusing on reliability, performance, and compliance of critical systems in a controlled environment. The position emphasizes mentoring technicians, driving preventive maintenance, and collaborating with site leadership to deliver outstanding facility performance in a global industry leader.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of job-related experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to solve unique problems with innovative solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Highly organized with an inquisitive mindset and strong math skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast workload demand and project deliverables with technical leaders.
• Manage workload, deadlines, and day-to-day activities of the support team.
• Resolve conflicting priorities with business leaders.
• Coordinate the team’s daily activities and schedules.
• Develop new methods to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Demonstrate expertise in the function and related disciplines.
• Coach others to build knowledge across the function.
• Lead by example and model CBRE’s RISE values.
• Anticipate objections and persuade senior stakeholders.
• Impact objectives across multi-discipline teams and align with policies.
• Contribute to new processes, standards, and plans in support of goals.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly to influence others.

Skills

Leadership & supervisory

Microsoft Office

Math skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED or trade school diploma

Job description

About The Role

Join CBRE as a Hard Services Supervisor and lead the HVAC operations supporting a world-class pharmaceutical client in a highly technical and mission-critical environment. Working a Monday through Friday day shift, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of HVAC technicians and specialists, ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of critical heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical systems. Your leadership will directly contribute to maintaining the controlled environments that support innovative research, manufacturing, and life-changing pharmaceutical advancements.

About The Role

Join CBRE as a Hard Services Supervisor and lead the HVAC operations supporting a world-class pharmaceutical client in a highly technical and mission-critical environment. Working a Monday through Friday day shift, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of HVAC technicians and specialists, ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of critical heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical systems. Your leadership will directly contribute to maintaining the controlled environments that support innovative research, manufacturing, and life-changing pharmaceutical advancements.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HVAC professional looking to take the next step in their leadership career with a global industry leader. You'll have the chance to mentor skilled technicians, drive preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with site leadership to deliver exceptional facility performance. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, solving complex mechanical challenges, and making a meaningful impact in a cutting-edge pharmaceutical setting, CBRE offers the platform to grow your career while supporting work that improves lives around the world.

What You'll Do

• Act as liaison with technical business leaders, facilities managers, and other internal and external clients to forecast workload demand and project deliverables.
• Manage, plan, coordinate, schedule, and oversee the workload, deadlines, and day-to-day activities of the support team members to ensure effective delivery of services.
• Work with business leaders to resolve conflicting priorities.
• Coordinate and supervise the team's daily activities.
• 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.
• Anticipate 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 leader or supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 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 a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

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

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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.

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Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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).