Lead Building Engineer - Preventive Maintenance & Ops

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Chief Building Engineer in San Jose, CA to manage complex preventive maintenance and repairs of building systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.

You will lead operations, train staff and subcontractors, and coordinate with clients to minimize downtime while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role involves planning maintenance programs, inspecting critical systems, and guiding multiple disciplines within the organization to meet client

Qualifications

• Experience leading operations and teams in building operations.
• Ability to plan and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience training staff and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Follow codes, regulations, and safety directives for building operations.
• Lead operations, assign work orders, and train coworkers and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Plan preventive maintenance to maximize lifecycle of building systems.
• Inspect fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to meet design specs.
• Oversee engineering staff and ensure client spaces are in good condition.
• Respond to emergencies and seek help as needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop better methods for objectives.
• Demonstrate expertise and mentor others across disciplines.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively to influence decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Client communication

Training coworkers

Emergency response

Regulatory compliance

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Chief Building Engineer in San Jose, CA to manage complex preventive maintenance and repairs of building systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.

You will lead operations, train staff and subcontractors, and coordinate with clients to minimize downtime while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role involves planning maintenance programs, inspecting critical systems, and guiding multiple disciplines within the organization to meet client