Union Chief Engineer

Company: CBRE
Location: New York
Posted on: February 9, 2025

Job Description:

Union Chief Engineer

Job ID

203441

Posted

06-Feb-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

New York - New York - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Union Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering operations and advising 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.

What You'll Do:

--- 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.

--- Supervise 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, advanced techniques, and theories to create unprecedented solutions.

--- Showcase in-depth expertise in ground breaking theories, techniques, and/or technologies within own function.

--- Use experience and knowledge of all job areas 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 adopt a different point of view.

--- Drive the direction and resource allocation 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.

--- Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.

--- Ability to multitask and assist the property management team with all aspects of the building operations.

--- Possess 10+ years' experience in building operations, maintenance, and engineering support.

--- Strong working technical knowledge & understanding of critical HVAC systems, standby emergency power and associated infrastructure.

--- Ability to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquires or complaints from clients, co-workers, supervisors, and/or management.

--- Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations.

What You'll Need:

--- 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. 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.

--- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

--- Should any element of this Job Description conflict with the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement will prevail.

--- 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.

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

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!

The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Chief Engineer position is $179,171.20 annually. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale. This role will provide the following benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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