Union Chief Engineer Job ID 196695 Posted 13-Dec-2024 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Newark - New Jersey - United States of America **About The Role:** 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. **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. + 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. + Confirm 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 cutting-edge 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 discipline to coach 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. **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. + Must be member of local union 68 + 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. or more. + Multi-dimensional, conceptual, and innovative thinking to develop new solutions. + Ability to identify and solves the most complex problems. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset. + 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 (https://www.cbre.com/about-us/culture-and-history) 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, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity! **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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)