Senior Building Engineer

Facade Today; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Senior Building Engineer to join a collaborative Property Management team supporting an office property.

You will operate, maintain, and optimize mechanical/HVAC, electrical, fire safety and building management systems, while ensuring compliance with codes and safety directives. You will manage lighting, energy usage, and life safety, prepare task estimates, and coordinate with outside contractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 8+ years in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC.
• Universal CFC certification; additional certifications in electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems and process controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of budgets and operating costs; ability to perform basic financial analysis.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents; strong problem-solving and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with codes, regulations, and directives related to building operations and safety.
• Operates, maintains, monitors and performs maintenance on building systems (HVAC, electrical, life safety, BMS, lighting).
• Maintains property appearance and engineering spaces; manages lighting systems and replacements.
• Prepares estimates for time and material needs; manages supplies and materials.
• Oversees outside contractors and inspections of work such as HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, remodeling, etc.
• Performs complex tasks (carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding) and uses work order systems; responds to emergencies.
• Provides guidance and training to coworkers; coordinates tasks within the team.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Financial understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Universal CFC certification

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Work order system (PC/PDA)

Job description

About The Role

CBRE’s PropertyManagement group is seeking a Senior Building Engineer to join a collaborativeteam focused on supporting an office property.

What You’ll Do

• Complieswith all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Companydirectives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operates,maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and correctivemaintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbingsystems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety,lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digitalsystems.
• Maintainsthe professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces,and common areas.
• Maintainsthe building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs orreplacements.
• Preparesestimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completingtasks. Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials tocomplete all tasks.
• Maintainsan energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate allsystems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Overseesand inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work mayinclude landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.
• Performswork in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical workpackages, and maintenance work instructions.
• Performsspecialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing,HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks. Performsinspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing andelectrical.
• UsesPC and/or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Responds toemergency situations and customer concerns.
• Providesinformal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

What You’ll Need

To perform thisjob successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree(GED) and eight or more years experience in electrical systems, refrigerationand/or HVAC. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Universal CFC certification required. Additionalcertification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC andrefrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions,painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as maybe required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analyticalskills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service tocustomers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Requiresknowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operatingbudgets. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages,discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpretdocuments. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Uses personal computer and / or PDA for workorder system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft OfficeOutlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbingstairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Decisions made with thorough knowledge ofprocedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may causeshort-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safetyof those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:
• Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level,
• Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-relatedrequirements at all times,
• Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required,including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.
• Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injuryand / or stop work if required.

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-thinkingprofessionals 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 can chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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

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.

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 (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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).