Lead Engineer 3rd Shift

CBRE, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Sr. Engineer in North Carolina to monitor complex building systems and support maintenance across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other areas. This role involves preventive maintenance, repairs, and ensuring operations meet client standards.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of related experience, a Universal CFC certification, and strong supervisory, analytical, and math skills. The position focuses on safety, efficiency, and service quality in a dynamic facility

Qualifications

• 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.
• Universal CFC certification required.
• Additional certification in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.
• Meet the physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Innovative mentality to develop methods beyond existing solutions.
• Strong problem solving and broad business impact skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and a proactive mindset.
• Strong math skills for percentages, fractions, and financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assign work orders and estimate time and materials; maintain inventory of supplies and tools.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on advanced mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems.
• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety directives related to building operations.
• Develop an energy management program to improve system efficiency.
• Oversee and inspect work by outside contractors; respond to client inquiries.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs and respond to emergency maintenance.
• Review inspections of building systems to ensure compliance with design specs.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop new, better methods for department objectives.
• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge across multiple job disciplines.
• Coach others to develop knowledge; lead by example with CBRE values.
• Impact customer, operations, and project objectives across multi-discipline teams.
• Contribute to new products, processes, and standards; help shape procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Advanced math skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or trade school diploma

Universal CFC certification

HVAC/Electrical/Mechanical certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Building Sr. 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.

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. Universal CFC certification required.
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.
• 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. Examples include 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.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.