Senior Building Engineer & Water Systems Lead

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Chief Building Engineer Supervisor to lead facility operations at a world-class technology campus in San Jose, CA.

This role oversees critical building infrastructure, ultrapure water systems, and 24/7 production support, combining technical expertise with strong leadership and safety commitment. The position manages maintenance staff and contractors, develops preventive programs, budgets, and safety procedures while driving reliability and business

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school with 5–8 years of related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• 3–5 years in facilities maintenance or water treatment operations, ultrapure water knowledge, and deionized/reverse osmosis preferred.
• Licensing/Certificates: Valid driver’s license, forklift, confined space (entrant, attendant, supervisor, rescue) 40-hour HAZWOPER, chemical spill containment, and clean up/disposal. Water treatment certificate preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Innovative mentality to develop methods beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems with broad business impact.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and CMMS.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Strong math skills for percentages, fractions, and related calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training, performance evaluations, and hiring of new staff.
• Coordinate daily team activities, set schedules, and cross-train staff.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and safety manuals.
• Ensure crews have information and materials to complete tasks on time.
• Develop cost estimates for work orders, maintenance, and projects.
• Set and maintain budgets for facilities maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and seek help when needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop better methods and solutions.
• Demonstrate expertise across disciplines and mentor others.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence across multi-discipline teams to meet objectives.
• Contribute to new processes, standards, and operational plans.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Staff leadership

Facilities management

Budgeting

Project management

Water treatment

Safety compliance

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or trade school

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Chief Building Engineer Supervisor to lead facility operations at a world-class technology campus in San Jose, CA.

This role oversees critical building infrastructure, ultrapure water systems, and 24/7 production support, combining technical expertise with strong leadership and safety commitment. The position manages maintenance staff and contractors, develops preventive programs, budgets, and safety procedures while driving reliability and business