Union Chief Engineer

Company: CBRE
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Union Chief Engineer

Job ID

211160

Posted

24-Mar-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Brooklyn - New York - United States of America

About This Role:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for engineering operations. Working under limited supervision monitors building system operations and performance. Use several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

What You'll Do:

--- Oversees the Assistant Chief Engineer in the daily activities of the engineering crew. Ensures that the Assistant Chief and crew perform in compliance with Brookfield standards.

--- Oversees the level of service provided to tenants and takes the action necessary to achieve goals. Oversees the condition of the building systems and equipment to preserve the value of the property and to minimize downtime.

--- Oversees water treatment, testing and logging, and Fire/Life Safety testing and logging. Ensures compliance with all requirements of the Asbestos Operation and Maintenance Plan as it applies to engineering, construction, and abatement activities.

--- Ensures compliance by engineering staff with Brookfield policies, including those concerning safety, job performance, and personal conduct.

--- Prepares assigned portions of the operating budget, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and utilities categories, and assists the Property Manager and the Property Accountant in tracking expenditures and in managing expenses.

--- Plans necessary major repairs and improvements to the property. Prepares descriptions for the capital budget of planned or required projects, as assigned by the Property Manager.

--- Reviews construction documents and provides written reviews to the Property Manager. Ensures that pre-construction and post-construction checks are performed and documented and provide timely reports to the Property Manager on any construction deficiencies and assists in resolving them.

--- Holds primary responsibility for keying requests. Maintains complete, accurate records of the building keying system.

--- Assists in scheduling training sessions on OSHA-mandated safety topics, teaching classes as directed. Provides complete records of all training activities and obligations to Human Resources

--- Completes required reports and logs for fire alarm and fire protection testing and maintains the requisite documents for complying with hazardous materials management laws, including those concerning asbestos.

--- Holds responsibility for maintaining building drawings, both paper and CAD.

--- Performs other duties as assigned.

--- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to facilitate positive relationships with customers, clients, co-workers and management

What You'll Need:

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.

--- 4+ years of commercial chief or supervisory level experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting

--- EPA Universal License preferred. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, plumbing or carpentry. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

--- Physical requirements to include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. Must have the ability to operate an EMS and CMMS system. Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to prioritize different projects and make decisions.

--- 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 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.

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.

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The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union Chief Engineer position is $171,163 annually [or $82.29 per hour]. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), 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).

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