Lead Sr Building Engineer (Waco, Tx)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Lead Sr Building Engineer for a mission-critical hospital campus in Waco, TX. You will lead the operational backbone of building systems, driving safety, performance, and reliability across facilities.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will direct maintenance workflows, manage safety inspections, and coordinate with patients, staff, and contractors to ensure optimal environmental conditions and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of job-related experience; combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a diploma.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workflows, and make independent decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Must meet physical requirements: stooping, standing, climbing, lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Solving problems with standard and innovative solutions having broad business impact.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily maintenance workflows and act as escalation point for the engineering team.
• Perform hands-on maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and facility infrastructure as needed.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
• Monitor BAS to optimize energy use and troubleshoot system anomalies.
• Oversee third-party contractors and audit work for quality and compliance.
• Respond to facility emergencies and diagnose issues rapidly with effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, life safety codes, and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

BAS platforms

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

5-8 years experience in facilities/engineering

Tools

MS Office

BAS platforms

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 Waco, TX. You will be 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, comfortable environment for patients, medical staff, and visitors.

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:

• Manage and direct daily maintenance workflows, ensuring all work orders are completed efficiently and within established SLAs. Serve as a point of escalation for the engineering and maintenance team.
• Jump in to assist the team directly when operational demands require additional support by perform hands on maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and general facility infrastructure.
• Lead the implementation and execution of a robust preventative maintenance program to extend equipment lifespan, minimize downtime, and ensure peak performance.
• Utilize and monitor BAS platforms to proactively manage environmental conditions, optimize energy efficiency, and troubleshoot system anomalies.
• Oversee third-party contractors, including scheduling site visits, coordinating access, and auditing work to ensure compliance with quality standards and contract specifications.
• Serve as a primary responder for facility emergencies and critical system failures, diagnosing issues rapidly and implementing effective solutions.
• Ensure all maintenance activities align with healthcare regulatory requirements, life safety codes, and company safety protocols. Conduct and sign off on inspections for life safety systems, fire alarms, and critical infrastructure.
• When needed travel to local satellite facilities as needed to provide technical support and ensure consistency in operational standards across the campus footprint.
• 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-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.
• 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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