Chief Building Engineer

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As the CBRE Chief Building Engineer for this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of CBRE skilled trades personnel, and have oversight of subcontractors for the delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient operations of our client's semiconductor R&D facility. To be successful in this role you must have experience managing a maintenance team, monitor building management systems, CMMS, and have strong skills related to traditional facility infrastructure (electrical, HVAC/R, chillers, cooling tower, hydronic/hot water boilers, air handling equipment, etc.) and familiarity with critical systems that support cleanroom and laboratory environments such as Process Vacuum, CDA, Ultra-Pure Water system, Nitrogen generators, and Fan Filter Units.


What You'll Do:

• Lead maintenance team, provide technical and procedural oversight of staff and subcontractors.
• Work with scheduler/planner for subcontractor coordination.
• Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure work is completed correctly and on time.
• Monitor building systems to ensure equipment operates within design specification and meets compliance requirements.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by team and contractors.
• Provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and training to coworkers.
• Follow all applicable codes, regulations, and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• This is not a comprehensive list of job requirements, additional tasks may be included.

What You'll Need:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Minimum 10-years related experience, trade license in stationary engineering, journeyman electrician, or technical school certification preferred, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in Clean Room environments.
• EPA 608 certification (universal refrigerant handling certification) required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Familiarity with operating BMS/BAS and CMMS systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work.

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

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

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CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Chief Building Engineer position is 100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Chief Building Engineer position is $145,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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.

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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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