Lead Sr Building Engineer (Grapevine, Tx)

CBRE; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Lead Sr Building Engineer for a mission‑critical hospital campus in Grapevine, TX. You will be the operational backbone, directing daily maintenance, ensuring safety, reliability and regulatory compliance while leading the onsite team.

This hands‑on leadership role requires technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, BAS, and CMMS, plus the ability to mentor staff, manage priorities, and uphold CBRE’s standards of care and service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school acceptable.
• 5–8 years of related experience in building operations or facilities management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage team workflows, and make independent decisions in high pressure environments.
• Physical ability to perform demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing stairs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, safety-focused mindset.
• Proficient using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic building systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily maintenance operations for the hospital campus, ensuring a safe and functional environment for patients and staff.
• Provide direct leadership and technical mentorship to the onsite maintenance team.
• Manage the CMMS workflow by assigning work orders, tracking progress, and ensuring SLAs are met.
• Perform hands-on repairs and maintenance daily, assisting the team during high-volume periods.
• Perform hands-on maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and general facility infrastructure.
• Execute and oversee the preventive maintenance program to service mechanical systems on schedule.
• Utilize BAS to monitor and adjust facility environmental controls.
• Maintain life safety systems and regulatory compliance within healthcare standards.
• Interact professionally with clients, co-workers, and supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

HVAC

Plumbing

Education

High School Diploma or GED or trade school diploma

Tools

CMMS

BAS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a Lead Sr Building Engineer at CBRE, you will be the operational backbone of a mission-critical hospital campus in Grapevine, TX. You are responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and operational efficiency of complex building systems. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires a technical expert capable of directing workflows, maintaining rigorous compliance standards, and fostering a safe, healing environment for patients, medical staff, and visitors.

In this role, you will lead the onsite maintenance team while remaining an active participant in daily operations, ensuring that both preventive maintenance programs and emergency repairs are executed to the highest standards.

What You'll Do:

• Direct daily maintenance operations for the hospital campus, ensuring a safe and functional environment for patients and staff.




• Provide direct leadership and technical mentorship to the onsite maintenance team, fostering professional development and consistent performance.




• Manage the CMMS workflow by assigning work orders, tracking progress, and ensuring all tasks meet site-specific service level agreements.




• Perform hands-on repairs and maintenance daily, actively assisting the team during high-volume periods or with complex equipment troubleshooting.




• Perform hands on maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and general facility infrastructure.




• Execute and oversee the preventive maintenance (PM) program to ensure all mechanical systems are serviced according to schedule and regulatory standards.




• Utilize Building Automation Systems (BAS) to monitor, calibrate, and adjust facility environmental controls for optimal performance.




• Maintain building infrastructure and life safety systems to ensure full compliance with healthcare facility codes and internal safety protocols.




• Interact professionally and effectively with clients, co-workers, and supervisors.




• 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-disciplinary 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.




• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage team workflows, and make independent decisions in a high-pressure environment.




• 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.




• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.




• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.




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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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).

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