Chief Building Engineer Supervisor

Chief Building Engineer Supervisor

Chief Building Engineer Supervisor

Job ID

222251

Posted

28-May-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance, Property Management

Location(s)

Columbus - Ohio - United States of America

About The Role:

As a CBRE Chief Building Engineer Supervisor, you will supervise the team responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading ongoing maintenance and repair operations for a facility, a campus, or a portfolio of buildings. Plan, implement, coordinate and handle all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and workforce development programs.

What You'll Do:

Lead the building's operational accounts and assists in development of operating and capital budgets.

Impact 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 policies.

Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals! Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

Assist in operations and maintenance issues, fixing and problem solving as required.

Establish and maintain budgets for facilities maintenance.

Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis and develop/maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.

Coordinates maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and technicians. Supervise all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues and must remain current with the latest HVAC technology trends.

Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.

Establish and monitor programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency and company directives as relates to building operations.

Tracks the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching opportunities. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

Coordinate and lead the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

What You'll Need:

An individual will need to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

High School Diploma or equivalent experience, 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 considered. Previous experience in a leadership role preferred.

Universal CFC certification required. Additional certification in three or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

Requires sophisticated knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

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.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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

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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at ... or via telephone at +... (U.S.) and +... (Canada).