Lead Building Engineer - Triangle Building

CBRE Group, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Building Engineer in Denver to monitor complex building systems and performance across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and related areas.

You will manage preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and energy management while coordinating with contractors and internal teams. You will lead divergence-ready problem solving, apply advanced knowledge to improve operations, and mentor colleagues across multiple disciplines, contributing to CBRE RISE values and client

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing complex building systems and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and in-house teams.
• Strong focus on safety, codes, and building compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders and estimate time/materials for repairs.
• Perform maintenance on mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Develop energy management programs for efficient operations.
• Oversee outside contractors and inspect work quality.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs to meet system lifespans.
• Review inspections of building systems for design and environmental targets.
• Communicate complex ideas and influence stakeholders.

Skills

Building operations

Preventive maintenance

Energy management

Contractor supervision

Facilities management

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Lead Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring complex building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies and tools.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to advanced mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Develop an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors.
• Direct the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.
• Review and sign off on inspections of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• 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. Anticipates 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.