CBRE
Assistant Chief Building Engineer
Job ID
237938
Posted
15-Sep-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Glendale - California - United States of America
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local
is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
About the Role:
As a CBRE Assistant Chief Engineer, you will support the Chief Engineer in managing engineering operations and directing vendors and subcontractors. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth opera?on and maintenance of building systems, providing technical guidance, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence.
What You'll Do:
Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and provide training to coworkers and subcontractors
Review monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems
Develop a preventive maintenance program for machinery and systems
Inspect systems to ensure opera?on within normal parameters
Maintain inventory of supplies and tools, ordering necessary materials to complete all tasks
Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to cut business interruptions and inconvenience
Perform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance, completing maintenance and repair records as required
Respond timely to emergency situations, requesting extra help as needed
Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
Showcase expertise in one's own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization's 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 persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interests, to adopt a different point of view.w
Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-disciplinary 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 li?/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
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
These updates reflect our commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and a consistent candidate experience across all postings. I ask you to encourage your teams to begin incorporating the updated statements into all new job adverts immediately - this will help us maintain alignment with our brand tone and hiring values.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
California Residents:
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 $60,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Assistant Chief Engineer position is $90,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions)
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Job ID
237938
Posted
15-Sep-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Glendale - California - United States of America
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local
is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
About the Role:
As a CBRE Assistant Chief Engineer, you will support the Chief Engineer in managing engineering operations and directing vendors and subcontractors. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth opera?on and maintenance of building systems, providing technical guidance, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence.
What You'll Do:
Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and provide training to coworkers and subcontractors
Review monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems
Develop a preventive maintenance program for machinery and systems
Inspect systems to ensure opera?on within normal parameters
Maintain inventory of supplies and tools, ordering necessary materials to complete all tasks
Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to cut business interruptions and inconvenience
Perform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance, completing maintenance and repair records as required
Respond timely to emergency situations, requesting extra help as needed
Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
Showcase expertise in one's own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization's 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 persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interests, to adopt a different point of view.w
Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-disciplinary 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 li?/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
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
These updates reflect our commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and a consistent candidate experience across all postings. I ask you to encourage your teams to begin incorporating the updated statements into all new job adverts immediately - this will help us maintain alignment with our brand tone and hiring values.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
California Residents:
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 $60,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Assistant Chief Engineer position is $90,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions)
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)