Asst Chief Building Engineer

Job Summary As a CBRE Assistant Chief Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our Engineering department, working alongside a team of proven professionals to deliver flawless real estate solutions for a large global technology company in the New York City market. You will oversee 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 of equipment and systems. The shift is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST, with some travel required within this region. What You'll 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. Align 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. Coordinate and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co‑workers, and supervisors. Head 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 meets environmental conditions prescribed by the client. Mentor 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. Anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to embrace a different point of view. Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi‑discipline teams. Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals. What You'll 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, refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Refrigeration operator’s license & 608 universal Certification required or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment. 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. In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products with an advanced inquisitive mentality. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Benefits 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, vision insurance. 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 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Compensation Base pay: $45.67 /hr – $52.88 /hr ($95,000 – $110,000 annual). Benefits as listed above. Location: New York, New York, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr