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Senior Building Engineer

Job ID

238561

Posted

19-Sep-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Beaverton - Oregon - United States of America, Portland - Oregon - United States of America

Elevate Your Career with CBRE - Join a Fortune 500 Leader!

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of one of the world’s most admired and sustainability-focused companies, CBRE is the right place for you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a CBRE Senior Building Engineer, you will be responsible for the coordination of service and maintenance of complex building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling, while leading a small team of Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function and is responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, repairs on equipment and systems, and people management.

+ Must be flexible to work shift (on-call rotation)

+ Must live within designated radius of the job site to reliably work schedule/shift.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

+ Provide formal supervision to employees.

+ Monitor the training and development of staff.

+ Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.

+ Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

+ Coordinate and manage 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.

+ 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 YOU'LL NEED

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

Education and Experience

+ 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.

+ Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.

+ Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.

+ Great communication and leadership skills.

+ Experience with budgeting/finance and planning.

+ LME (Limited Maintenance Electrician) license required.

+ EPA certification required.

CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES

Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

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.

Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.

Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.

Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

WHY CBRE?

A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in.

BENEFITS

- Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

- First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

- Internal advancement available after 6 month mark

- Competitive Pay

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop and thrive in your career. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

**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)