Lead Building Engineer

Lead Building Engineer

Job ID

220459

Posted

14-May-2025

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Atlanta - Georgia - United States of America, Irving - Texas - United States of America

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**About the Role:**

As a CBRE Building Sr. Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring complex building system operations and the

performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support,

preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

**What Youll Do:**

Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Maintain an inventory of

adequate supplies and tools.

Perform maintenance and repairs to advanced mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and

control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.

Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building

operations and work safety.

Develop an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.

Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Respond to common inquiries or complaints

from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors.

Direct the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems

meet or exceed their rated life. Perform repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.

Review and sign off on inspections of 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.

Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and

department objectives.

Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the

organization function.

Coach 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 values. Anticipates potential

objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of

view.

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.

**What Youll Need:**

High 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 considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience

preferred. Universal CFC certification required.

Additional certification in one or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration

systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.

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.

The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.

Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the

business.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions,

and other financial-related calculations.

**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 companys 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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)