Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

As a CBRE Chief Engineer, you will lead and oversee all building engineering operations to ensure the efficient, safe, and reliable performance of facility systems. This role is responsible for developing, standardizing, and implementing preventive maintenance programs and operational procedures across all assigned Austin-area properties to maximize equipment performance, minimize downtime, and help ensure building systems meet or exceed their expected service life. The Chief Engineer will provide leadership and technical support for our Global Technology client in a high-level, critical facilities role. This position requires working onsite at our Austin, TX location, Monday through Friday during daytime business hours. The Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing all building operations, including maintenance, equipment performance, and facility systems. Key responsibilities include providing technical support, performing preventive maintenance, coordinating repairs, and ensuring the reliable operation of all building infrastructure. This individual will also lead facility-related initiatives, manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance with safety and operational standards, and serve as the primary point of contact for all engineering and building systems matters on campus.

Manage operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.

Ensure local compliance: Maintain a deep understanding of, and ensure full compliance with, local Austin building codes, municipal regulations, and regional sustainability initiatives (such as Austin Energy guidelines).

Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to reduce business interruption and inconvenience.

Travel regularly between properties within the portfolio to perform site inspections, audit equipment, and support on-site engineering staff.

Negotiate and manage service contracts with local Austin vendors and subcontractors across multiple properties to ensure cost-efficiency and consistent service delivery.

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. Negotiates 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 possess a valid Texas Driver's License and a reliable means of transportation to travel between properties in the portfolio.

Possess industry-standard certifications (if applicable).

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 solves 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.