• Asst Chief Engineer

    CBRE (Redmond, WA)


    Asst Chief Engineer

     

    Job ID

     

    215114

     

    Posted

     

    15-Apr-2025

     

    Service line

     

    GWS Segment

     

    Role type

     

    Full-time

     

    Areas of Interest

     

    Engineering/Maintenance

     

    Location(s)

     

    Redmond - Washington - United States of America

    About the Role:

    As a CBRE Chief Building Engineer, you will perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs

     

    of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.

     

    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 You’ll Do:

    • Follow all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to

     

    building operations and work safety.

     

    • Lead operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and

     

    subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed.

     

    • Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance during downtime to cut business

     

    interruption and inconvenience. Plan a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building

     

    machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.

     

    • Check 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.

     

    • Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff to make sure the work is complete;

     

    equipment is functioning properly, and client space is in great working condition.

     

    • Respond to emergency situations and ask for help when needed.

    • 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. Anticipate

     

    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 multidiscipline 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 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.

     

    • 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.

     

    CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Assistant Chief Engineer position is $40 per hour and the maximum salary for the Assistant Chief Engineer position is $50 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and 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 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 [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

     

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