Senior Building Engineer & Operations Leader

CBRE, Inc.; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Chief Building Engineer in Spring House, PA to perform complex preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings, systems, and equipment. The role emphasizes coordinating with clients, managing work orders, and ensuring operations meet design specs and safety requirements.

The candidate will lead technical training, supervise staff, and respond to emergencies while applying innovative methods to improve facilities performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5–8 years of related work experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and meet physical requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and math skills for calculations.
• Experience supervising or shift management.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations, assign work orders, and train coworkers and subcontractors.
• Schedule preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Inspect building systems (HVAC, fire alarms, plumbing) for performance.
• Oversee and inspect engineering staff work to ensure quality and client space condition.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with teams.
• Develop methods to improve department objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Chief Building Engineer in Spring House, PA to perform complex preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings, systems, and equipment. The role emphasizes coordinating with clients, managing work orders, and ensuring operations meet design specs and safety requirements.

The candidate will lead technical training, supervise staff, and respond to emergencies while applying innovative methods to improve facilities performance in a fast-paced environment.