Assistant Chief Building Engineer

About The Role

The Assistant Chief Building Engineer leads shift operations and advises vendors and subcontractors. Applies skills to perform sophisticated preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Uses several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.

• Complies with all codes, regulations, agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Leads shift operations, assigns work orders, and/or provides technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed.
• Reviews tenant service request summaries to pinpoint operational problems.
• Coordinates and inspects the work performed by engineering staff. Determines that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Formulates and implements a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and tools and orders vital materials to finish the tasks.
• Consults with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as the need arises.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical mentorship, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and a minimum of four years’ experience in complete building operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Universal CFC certification required. Additional certification in two 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Compensation range: $73,500.00 to $ annually (or $35.34 to $48.08 per hour), depending on education, training, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We commit 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 offers reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. Requests can be submitted via email at recr or via telephone at  (U.S.) or  (Canada).