Lead Building Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to oversee complex maintenance of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems within commercial properties.

You will monitor building operations, ensure safety, compliance, and performance, and support facilities initiatives with a focus on reliability. This role involves coordinating with external contractors, managing energy use, and applying standard procedures to inspections, repairs, and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Maintenance of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life safety.
• Experience with building management systems and digital controls preferred.
• Knowledge of safety codes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment.
• Operate, monitor, and optimize building systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Supervise work by external contractors and coordinate tasks.
• Respond to emergencies and maintenance requests as needed.

Job description

About the Role

As a CBRE Lead Building Engineer, you will perform complex preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and\/or HVAC equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Working under general direction, monitors building system operations and performance. Has critical, specialized knowledge required at client site.

What You'll Do

• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical\/HVAC\/plumbing systems, electrical\/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.
• Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks. Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.
• Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and\/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.
• Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly\/relocation and locksmith tasks. Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
• Uses pc and\/or pda for work order system, email, ESS and training. Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.