• Lead Building Engineer

    CBRE (Jacksonville, FL)


    Lead Building Engineer

     

    Job ID

     

    255533

     

    Posted

     

    15-Jan-2026

     

    Service line

     

    Advisory Segment

     

    Role type

     

    Full-time

     

    Areas of Interest

     

    Engineering/Maintenance

     

    Location(s)

     

    Jacksonville - Florida - United States of America

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Performs complex preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Working under general direction, monitors building system operations and performance. Has critical, specialized knowledge required at client site.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.

     

    Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.

     

    Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.

     

    Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.

     

    Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks. Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.

     

    Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.

     

    Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.

     

    Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.

     

    Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks. Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.

     

    Uses pc and/or pda for work order system, email, ESS and training. Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns.

     

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

    What You’ll Need:

    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.

     

    + 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.

    + Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.

    + Communicate and exchange straightforward information.

    + Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

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

    **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)