Union Chief Engineer: Critical Facility Operations Lead

Jersey Digs; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Union Chief Engineer to lead critical facility operations at a Secaucus campus. You will mentor engineers, oversee HVAC, fire alarm, plumbing, and other critical systems, and drive world-class uptime in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.

The role requires 8–10 years of related experience, a NJ Blue Seal License or plan to obtain within a year, and strong leadership in data center or critical utility operations. This on-site leadership position offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; advanced certifications are a plus.
• NJ Blue Seal License or ability to acquire within 1 year.
• Experience leading teams in mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations, assign work orders, and train staff and subcontractors.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and business interruption.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for building systems.
• Monitor and ensure readiness of fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing, and environmental controls.
• Oversee field staff and verify completed work and client readiness.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate rapid response as needed.
• Apply advanced knowledge to create innovative solutions within facilities engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

HVAC systems

BMS/SCADA

Data center operations

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NJ Blue Seal License

Tools

BMS/SCADA systems

HVAC controls

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Union Chief Engineer to lead critical facility operations at a Secaucus campus. You will mentor engineers, oversee HVAC, fire alarm, plumbing, and other critical systems, and drive world-class uptime in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.

The role requires 8–10 years of related experience, a NJ Blue Seal License or plan to obtain within a year, and strong leadership in data center or critical utility operations. This on-site leadership position offers comprehensive benefits.