Technical Manager - Smart Building Integration

CBRE; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Technical Manager to lead a digital engineering team across a campus of buildings, driving energy efficiency and occupant comfort. You will supervise BAS/BMS integrations, manage schedules, and coordinate with contractors to ensure reliable operations.

You will leverage real-time BAS data to deliver predictive recommendations, oversee preventive maintenance, and align resources with budget and energy goals, all while upholding CBRE RISE values and delivering a best-in-class

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and building operations.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) and data from these systems.
• Ability to manage detailed technical information and communicate it clearly.
• Experience leveraging digital tools to analyze building performance and energy optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision and leadership to digital engineering staff, including onboarding, training, development, performance evaluations, succession planning, and hiring to build a high-performing team.
• Coordinate and manage the team’s daily activities by establishing work schedules, prioritizing assignments, and cross-training staff to ensure operational continuity.
• Oversee operations and maintenance for assigned facilities, including budgeting and lifecycle investments, to maximize system performance.
• Lead BAS integrations for centralized monitoring, control, and optimization of building performance.
• Use BAS data to analyze performance, anticipate needs, and deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Identify inefficiencies and prioritize repairs/upgrades to reduce energy consumption and extend asset life.
• Develop and improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs with proper documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure quality and minimal disruption.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Building operations

Leadership/management

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

BAS/BMS experience

Azure cloud

Microsoft Office

Data analytics tools

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Technical Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role inshaping how the workplace performs and feels. You will manage and inspire ahigh-impact digital engineering team focused on optimizing energy consumption,driving operational excellence, and elevating on-site employee comfort across acampus of buildings.

As part of CBRE’s Engineering and Technical Servicesfunction, you’ll help keep critical equipment and systems running at their best- supporting sustainable operations, continuous improvement, and exceptionalworkplace experience.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision and leadership to digitalengineering staff, including onboarding, training, development, performanceevaluations, succession planning, and hiring to build a high‑performing, future‑readyteam.
• Coordinate and manage the team’s daily activities byestablishing work schedules, prioritizing assignments, and cross‑training staffto ensure operational continuity, responsiveness, and technical depth acrossall building systems.
• Oversee operations and maintenance for assigned facilities,including planning and supporting operating and capital budgets, identifyinglifecycle investments, and aligning resources to maximize system performanceand reliability.
• Lead Building Automation System (BAS)integrations,ensuring seamless connectivity across HVAC and building systems to supportcentralized monitoring, control, and optimization of building performance.
• Leverage historical, real‑time, andtrending datafrom BAS and related systems to analyze building performance, anticipate HVACand system needs, and deliver data‑driven, predictive recommendationsthat enhance energy efficiency and improve occupant comfort.
• Identify system inefficiencies and proactively recommendand prioritize repairs and upgrades that reduce energy consumption, extendasset life, and support sustainability and energy‑management goals.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive andpredictive maintenance programs, ensuring documentation, safety procedures, andbuilding‑specific manuals are accurate, current, and actionable.
• Coordinate maintenance and improvement efforts withexternal contractors, vendors, and technical specialists to ensure qualityexecution, compliance, and minimal disruption to on‑site operations.
• Oversee and ensure optimal performance of all buildingsystems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life‑safety systems,while staying current with emerging technologies and smart‑building solutions.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with tenants,clients, owners, vendors, and the facility management team to alignexpectations, share insights, and deliver a best‑in‑class workplace experience.
• Support the acquisition of new management contracts andmaintain accurate as‑built drawings, system documentation, and operationalrecords.
• Respond to emergency situations and customer concerns withurgency and professionalism, applying technical expertise and sound judgment toresolve issues efficiently.
• Lead by example, modeling behaviors aligned with CBRE RISEvalues, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuousimprovement, and innovation.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve daily operationalchallenges and moderately complex system issues, applying technical expertiseand cross‑functional knowledge to drive sustainable solutions.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevantexperience, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on technicalexperience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, building operations,and how building performance impacts energy efficiency, reliability, andoccupant comfort.
• Demonstrated experience with Building Automation Systems(BAS) or Building Management Systems (BMS), including how these systemsfunction, integrate, and generate operational and performance data.
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and effectively manage detailed technical information.
• Working knowledge of data structures and system dataoutputs, with the ability to interpret historical, real‑time, and trending datato support operational decisions, predictive insights, and energy optimizationinitiatives.
• Experience leveraging digital tools and platforms toanalyze building and system performance; experience with Microsoft Azure orcloud‑based data environments is a plus.
• Proven experience in staffing, coaching, mentoring, andperformance management, with the ability to lead technical teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translatetechnical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiencesincluding engineers, vendors, clients, and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook),with strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Highly organized and inquisitive mindset, with a continuous‑improvementapproach to problem‑solving, technology adoption, and operational excellence.

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 our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company. #GWSFMS

Washington Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Technical Manager position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Technical Manager position is $140,000 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).