Union Chief Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer in Chicago, IL to oversee engineering operations, manage vendors, and ensure building systems' optimal performance. Successful candidates will have 8-10 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lift heavy loads.

The position demands excellent organizational skills and the capability to consult with clients on preventive maintenance while leading a skilled team of engineering professionals.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of job-related experience required.
• Ability to lift/carry loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and assign work orders.
• Consult with clients for maintenance scheduling.
• Monitor building systems for optimal performance.
• Lead and train engineering staff.

Skills

Engineering operations management

Client consulting

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

As a CBRE Union Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering operations and directing vendors and subcontractors. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Manage operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Monitor building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff.
• Confirm that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Respond to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles, advanced techniques, and theories to create unprecedented solutions.
• Showcase in-depth expertise in cutting‑edge theories, techniques, and/or technologies within own function.
• Use experience and knowledge of all job areas within a function, practical experience in several functional areas or businesses, or concentrated knowledge of a particular discipline to coach and guide others.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Negotiate with senior management, customers, regulators, or vendors to influence decisions of strategic importance. Anticipate potential objections, and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Drive the direction and resource allocation for programs, projects, or services.
• Significantly impact the design of policies and procedures. Provide moderate impact on the business direction through the development of innovative services or products.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 8-10 years of job‑related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred. Must be a Local 399 union member.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Multi‑dimensional, conceptual, and innovative thinking to develop new solutions.
• Ability to identify and solve the most complex problems.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset.
• Should any element of this Job Description conflict with the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.