Building Engineer

CBRE HV•Leawood, KS

16d

About The Position

As a CBRE Building Engineer, you will monitor, maintain, and repair building system operations and the performance of areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. This role is part of Engineering and Technical Services and provides support, preventive maintenance, and repairs for equipment and systems. The role applies knowledge of engineering principles and procedures to complete complex assignments and develop solutions. It also involves coaching others, sharing expertise, modeling CBRE RISE values, building consensus, and influencing activities across related teams. The position works within broad guidelines and policies and may explain difficult or sensitive information.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4–5 years of job-related experience; a combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
Certifications or licenses as required by local or state jurisdictions.
Ability to meet physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting or carrying loads of 50 pounds or more.
Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Sophisticated math skills, including calculating mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and financial-related calculations.

Nice To Haves

Universal CFC certification.
Prior shift management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life-safety, and control systems.
Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards.
Comply with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency requirements, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Maintain an energy management program and ensure systems operate efficiently.
Assist with implementation of a preventive maintenance program so building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
Perform emergency repairs as needed.
Follow departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Review building-system inspections, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to verify equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves client-prescribed environmental conditions.
Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques to complete complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of the job discipline and broad knowledge of related disciplines.
Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Build consensus and convince others to reach agreement.
Contribute to customer, operational, project, and service activities within the team and related teams.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.