Assistant Chief Engineer

Assistant Chief EngineerAs a CBRE Assistant Chief Engineer, you will support the Chief Engineer in overseeing building operations, maintenance activities, and vendor performance. This role is ideal for a Journeyman-level professional with a strong electrical background, while HVAC experience is considered a plus rather than a requirement. You will help ensure reliable facility operations, provide technical expertise, and support the engineering team in a hands-on environment. We're seeking someone with strong electrical troubleshooting and maintenance experience who is comfortable working independently and supporting critical building systems in a day-shift operation.Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and provide training to coworkers and subcontractorsReview monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problemsDevelop a preventive maintenance program for machinery and systemsInspect systems to ensure operation within normal parametersMaintain inventory of supplies and tools, ordering necessary materials to complete all tasks Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to cut business interruption and inconveniencePerform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance, completing maintenance and repair records as requiredRespond timely to emergency situations, requesting extra help as neededApply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectivesShowcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization functionCoach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE valuesAnticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of viewImpact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policiesContribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goalsCommunicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influenceHigh School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be consideredA universal certification in HVAC Appreciated but not requiredValid Drivers LicenseExperience working in a critical environment is requiredPrior shift manager or supervisory experience preferredMeet 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 moreThe innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutionsAbility to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the businessIn-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindsetHighly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations