Senior Building Systems Leader - HVAC, Fire & Plumbing

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401k

Holiday pay

Internal advancement

Competitive pay

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in San Diego seeks a Chief Building Engineer Supervisor to lead operations, guide engineering teams, and ensure optimal performance of HVAC, fire safety, and plumbing systems.

You will manage preventive maintenance, assign tasks, and train coworkers and subcontractors while maintaining client spaces and safety standards. The role requires leadership experience, hands‑on problem solving, and a commitment to operational excellence within CBRE’s service teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of related experience.
• Must meet physical requirements: lift 50 lbs+ and stand/walk/climb.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for coaching staff.
• Experience using CMMS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and assign work orders.
• Provide technical and procedural training to coworkers/subcontractors.
• Coordinate with customers to schedule preventive maintenance during off‑peak hours.
• Inspect building systems (fire alarms, HVAC, electrical, plumbing) for performance and safety.
• Respond to emergencies and escalate as needed.
• Develop new methods to improve department objectives and efficiency.
• Model CBRE RISE values and lead by example across teams.
• Ensure multi‑discipline collaboration to meet client goals.
• Contribute to process, product, and standard improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Team supervision

HVAC systems

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. in San Diego seeks a Chief Building Engineer Supervisor to lead operations, guide engineering teams, and ensure optimal performance of HVAC, fire safety, and plumbing systems.

You will manage preventive maintenance, assign tasks, and train coworkers and subcontractors while maintaining client spaces and safety standards. The role requires leadership experience, hands‑on problem solving, and a commitment to operational excellence within CBRE’s service teams.