Union Chief Engineer

CBRE•Chicago, IL

39d•$115,000 - $120,950

About The Position

As a CBRE Union Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering operations and directing vendors and subcontractors. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.
Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to cut 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.
Prove 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, sophisticated techniques, and theories to build outstanding solutions.
Showcase in-depth expertise in ground breaking 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 field to mentor and guide others.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Negotiate 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 embrace a different point of view.
Drive the direction and prioritization for programs, projects, or services.
Significantly impact the design of policies and procedures. Provide moderate impact on the business direction through the development of innovative services or products.