Sr. Engineering Ops Manager, on-site

CBRE; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Sr. Engineering Ops Manager in Menlo Park to lead a multi-site engineering and maintenance team across nine campuses totaling ~9 million square feet.

You will drive preventive maintenance, vendor partnerships, and operational excellence on a high-performing portfolio. You will manage budgets, coordinate resources, and serve as a senior escalation point while collaborating with client stakeholders on capital projects and operations changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering preferred with 5–8 years of relevant experience; combination of experience and education considered.
• Strong background in MEP systems in commercial, campus, or critical facilities.
• Proven leadership to motivate and develop teams, drive operational excellence across disciplines.
• Experience managing engineering, maintenance, and operational budgets at campus/portfolio level.
• Proven ability to communicate and influence, including handling sensitive/complex information and resolving issues.
• Experience leading unionized engineering teams, including Local 39 personnel.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for a team of engineering professionals; oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
• Direct and coordinate daily engineering and maintenance operations across a multi-site portfolio; prioritize resources and staffing.
• Serve as escalation point for complex operational and building systems issues; partner with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee contractors and service providers; ensure safety, efficiency, and standards alignment.
• Manage operation and performance of building automation, asset management, and controls platforms.
• Lead sourcing and procurement; develop bid specs and evaluate proposals; manage maintenance contracts.
• Develop and forecast annual operating and maintenance budgets; ensure cost control.
• Plan maintenance activities aligned with client needs to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders on spacereconfigurations and capital projects.
• Apply broad business/technical expertise to drive strategic improvements.
• Champion CBRE's RISE values through accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and improvement.
• Lead complex problem-solving initiatives; identify risks and opportunities to enhance portfolio performance.
• Evaluate and improve processes and standards to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Assess broader business impact of operational decisions and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

MEP systems

Budget management

Communication

Union experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Join CBRE in a high-impact leadership role supporting oneof our premier client portfolios, where you will help shape engineeringoperations across nine campuses totaling approximately 9 million square feet.

As a CBRE Sr. Engineering Ops Manager, you will lead a team responsible for implementing, coordinating, and managing complex mechanical operations across a portfolio of facilities and campuses. This role is primarily based onsite at the client’s Menlo Park, CA campus and will provide support across additional Bay Area locations, with periodic travel to other campuses as needed, including visits to Los Angeles approximately twice per year. This position is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function and is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and performance of critical building systems. You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, repairs, vendor partnerships, and operational initiatives that support a safe, efficient, and high-performing portfolio.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for a team ofengineering professionals, including performance management, careerdevelopment, and succession planning. Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding,and retention efforts to build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Direct and coordinate daily engineering and maintenanceoperations across a complex, multi-site portfolio. Establish priorities,allocate resources, optimize staffing, and ensure operational objectives areachieved.
• Serve as a key escalation point for complex operational,maintenance, and building systems issues, partnering with internal teams andclient stakeholders to drive effective solutions.
• Oversee the performance of contractors, subcontractors, andengineering service providers, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently,and in accordance with established standards and service level expectations.
• Manage the operation and performance of facility controls,building automation systems, and asset management platforms to supportreliability, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives, includingdeveloping bid specifications, evaluating vendor proposals, and managingcontract maintenance activities.
• Develop, manage, and forecast annual operating andmaintenance budgets, ensuring effective cost control and financial performanceacross multiple campuses and locations.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to align withclient business needs while minimizing operational disruptions.
• Partner closely with client stakeholders to support spacereconfigurations, capital projects, operational changes, and evolving businessrequirements.
• Apply broad business and technical expertise to drivestrategic initiatives, improve operational performance, and achievedepartmental and client objectives.
• Champion CBRE's RISE values by fostering a culture ofaccountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Lead complex technical and operational problem-solvingefforts, identifying risks, opportunities, and innovative solutions thatenhance portfolio performance.
• Evaluate and improve existing processes, procedures, andstandards to drive efficiency, scalability, and best‑in‑class engineeringoperations.
• Assess the broader business impact of operational decisions and provide strategicrecommendations that support both client and organizational goals.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline preferredwith 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination ofexperience and education will be considered.
• Strong background and working knowledge of MEP systems in acommercial, campus, or critical facilities environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate anddevelop teams, drive operational excellence, and achieve business objectivesacross multiple disciplines and departments.
• Experience managing engineering, maintenance, andoperational budgets at a campus or portfolio level.
• Proven ability to communicate and influence effectively,including the ability to deliver sensitive or complex information, establishclear performance expectations and resolve operational and personnel-relatedissues.
• Experience leading unionized engineering teams, includingLocal 39 personnel, is strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications,including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solvingskills, with a proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States without the need for Visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

Competitive Benefits:

• CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.

Professional Development:

We are committed to investing in employee growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.

Career Advancement:

As a global leader in commercial real estate services, CBRE provides strong opportunities for career progression and advancement.

California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Sr. Engineering Ops Manager position is $165,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sr. Engineering Ops Manager position is $175,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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).