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Chief Engineer- Life Science

Job ID

239218

Posted

23-Sep-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Property Management

Location(s)

San Diego - California - United States of America

About the Role:

As a Chief CBRE Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring all building engineering operations run smoothly. 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.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Consult Property Manager to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to reduce business interruption and inconvenience.

• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.

• Monitor 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. • Confirm that work is complete, equipment is fully functional, and client space is in prime working condition.

• Respond to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles, advanced techniques, and theories to create unprecedented solutions.

• Showcase in-depth expertise in cutting-edge theories, techniques, and/or technologies within own function.

• Use experience and knowledge of all job areas within a function, practical experience in several functional areas or businesses, or concentrated knowledge of a particular discipline to coach and guide others.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Negotiates with senior management, customers, regulators, or vendors to influence decisions of strategic importance. Anticipate potential objections, and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.

•Drive the direction and resource allocation for programs, projects, or services.

• Ensure the property's engineering operations and equipment comply with all relevant safety regulations, industry standards, and regulatory compliance requirements. Assist Property Manager with the preparation of budget operations particularly related to fire/life safety, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 8-10 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. Life Science 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.

• Multi-dimensional, conceptual, and innovative thinking to develop new solutions.

• Ability to identify and solves the most complex problems.

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

• Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE (https://www.cbre.com/about-us/culture-and-history) values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Chief Engineer position is $120,000.00 annually and the maximum salary for the Chief Engineer position is $125,000.00 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their 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)