Senior Building Engineer & Facilities Lead

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

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