High Voltage Electrical Supervisor

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401k match

Paid holidays

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks an Electrical Supervisor in Silicon Valley to lead a high-performing electrical team, manage preventive maintenance, and drive improvements in a mission-critical facility. You will coach technicians, oversee procurement, and ensure safe, compliant operations while influencing cross-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and advanced knowledge of electrical systems, with a focus on delivering reliable service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5–8 years of related experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and meet physical requirements.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create work schedules for the electrical staff.
• Inspect and assess the work for code compliance and on-schedule completion.
• Read and interpret design schematics for proper installation of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot major complex system failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Assist the team with repairing and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Oversee purchasing and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Coach others to develop knowledge and expertise across the function.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Role:

Lead. Mentor. Innovate. Power the future.

As an Electrical Supervisor with CBRE, you'll lead a high-performing electrical team supporting one of Silicon Valley's most advanced technology facilities. From managing preventive maintenance programs and overseeing complex repairs to coaching technicians and driving operational improvements, you'll have the opportunity to influence both people and performance in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Create work schedules for the electrical staff.
• Inspect and assess the work done by the electrical staff. Ensure work is completed on schedule and to code.
• Read and interpret design schematics to ensure the proper installation of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot major complex system failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Assist the team with repairing and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Oversee the purchasing and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• 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 persuade 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 manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• 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, including 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.

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

Why CBRE?

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k match, paid holidays and more.
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark.
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week.

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