Lead Building Engineer Talent Community – On-site Sumner, Washington

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

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Building Engineer for an on-site role in Sumner, Washington. You will manage building operations for a portfolio of facilities, focusing on BMS optimization, energy management, and preventative maintenance programs.

The position requires strong vendor coordination, advanced MS Office skills, and experience with Tridium or Trane BMS. Travel up to 20% may be required, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least four years of related experience or trade school training.
• Experience coordinating building maintenance work and vendor activities.
• Strong understanding of BMS, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize Building Management System (BMS) operations.
• Design, manage, and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Coordinate routine maintenance with vendors for electrical, HVAC, plumbing and more.
• Respond to emergencies and after-hours requests as needed.
• Develop and track KPIs for building operations and energy efficiency.
• Lead site energy audits and report on efficiency improvements.

Skills

People management

Operational processes

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tridium BMS

Trane BMS

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Lead Building Engineer Talent Community – On-site Sumner, Washington

Job ID

300197

Posted

08-Oct-2026

Service line

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Location(s)

Sumner - Washington - United States of America

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About the Role

As a CBRE Lead Building Engineer, you will be responsible for providing building maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized buildings. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

What You’ll Do

• Building Management System (BMS): monitor and adjust for an efficient BMS and building operation.
• Design, manage, and improve a Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Manage and engage vendors to perform routine/preventive maintenance including but not limited to:
• BMS
• Electrical (Distribution, UPS, generator, ATS, switchgear & batteries, etc.)
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Respond to and troubleshoot emergency maintenance issues and hot/cold calls from occupants.
• Utilize work order management system to record tasks.
• Perform routine building walks, document deficiencies, and engage vendors to correct issues.
• Consult on Tridium BMS implementation, ensure no device or function are lost in the transition.
• Develop reports on building efficiency and help develop performance metrics.
• Develop and implement test and resulting plan for critical systems and BMS alarming, set action plan.
• Understand site electrical distribution loading and recommend for expansion when required.
• Ensure site lighting and timeclocks are operational.
• 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.
• Lead site energy efficiency audits.
• Develop and track KPIs related to building operations such as but not limited to response times, maintenance costs, vendor performance, operational impact, and systems/building uptime.
• Available to respond after hours, which may require on-site response to emergencies.
• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and client directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Ability to inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and as prescribed by the client.
• Prepares and reviews work orders. Estimates, prepares, reviews, and places orders. Follows up on time, materials, supplies, and vendors needed to complete work.
• As needed in an emergency, when vendors are not utilized, or in extraordinary circumstances must be able to perform repairs and maintenance work on building systems.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• May take directions from others for special projects as instructed by the manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to travel both Domestic or International travel up to 20%.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No formal responsibilities at this time but could change in the future. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to co-workers. May coordinate work and assign tasks.

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

What You’ll Need

• Tridium or Trane BMS.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Microsoft Project.
• Operational processes.
• People management.
• Universal CFC certification, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages and averages.

REASONING ABILITY

Have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists. Requires advanced analytical skills.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause serious impact to co-workers, supervisor and client operations.

SAFETY

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE has 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).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .

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