Building Automation Engineering Manager Job ID 192932 Posted 08-Nov-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Cambridge - Massachusetts - United States of America **About the Role** **Sign On Bonus of 5k offered for this role.** As a CBRE Automation Engineering Manager, you will supervise a team that handles the operation and maintenance of all **Building Automation Systems primarily using Metasys.** 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. This role will include some local travel to client sites within the Cambridge area. **What You’ll Do** Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities within **Building Automation Systems.** Work within the system to maintain operations. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department goals. Mentor and coach as needed. Supervise scope development, work request initiation, scheduling, and inspection of work performed by outside contractors. Maintain a total facilities systems management program including all electrical, mechanical, life, and safety systems. Review assigned work orders. Estimate time, and resources, and order materials to complete. Demonstrate strong customer services skills. Work closely with HVAC Mechanics and Controls Contractors for process resolutions. Participate in department related programs and activities including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment. Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client. Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement. Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues that may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes. **What You’ll Need** · Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience in Building Automation. · In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. · JCI Metasys experience is a plus. · Strong knowledge of engineering and automation processes. · Previous Facilities experience. · Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred. Excellent ability to motivate staff. · 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. · Knowledge of standard practices of the HVAC trade. · Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems. · Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department. · In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. · Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset. · Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. **Why CBRE?** A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity! We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in. **Benefits** + Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc. + First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO! + Internal advancement available after 6 month mark + Competitive Pay Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. **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. CBRE GWS CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. 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