Chief Building Engineer Supervisor - Bellevue WA

Chief Building Engineer Supervisor - Bellevue WA

Job

255515

Posted

13-Jan-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Bellevue - Washington - United States of America

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* About the Role:

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* As a CBRE Chief Building Engineer Supervisor, you will supervise the team responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing ongoing maintenance and repair operations for a facility, a campus, or a portfolio of buildings.

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.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Track the training and development of staff.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching opportunities.
Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

+ Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities.
Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and      track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

+ Develop, implement, and communicate preventive      maintenance programs and safety procedure manuals.

+ Ensure that the mechanics and technicians have the      proper information and materials about assignments to complete work      activities in a high-quality and timely fashion.

+ Develop material and labor cost estimates for work      orders, preventative maintenance activities, systems, and construction      projects.

+ Establish and maintain budgets for facilities      maintenance.

+ Respond to emergency situations and ask for help      when needed.

+ Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new,      better methods for accomplishing both individual and department      objectives.

+ Showcase expertise in own job discipline and      in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization      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. Anticipates potential objections and      persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to      adopt a different point of view.

+ Impact the achievement of customer, operational,      project, or service objectives across multi-discipline 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 lift/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 a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people.

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and 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.

** Our Values in Hiring*
* At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Chief Building Engineer Supervisor position is $112,625 annually and the maximum…