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Sr FM Engineering Ops Manager

AT CBRE
CBRE

Sr FM Engineering Ops Manager

Los Angeles, CA

What you'll do

Planning, implementing, coordinating, and leading all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and development programs for a facility, campus, or portfolio of buildings.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leads all inspections and surveys, including energy audits and analysis, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, environmental compliance, accessibility compliance, acquisition, and third-party surveys.

Supervise and review all technical operations, including system air balancing reports, boiler, chiller, and cooling tower performance testing, mechanical and electrical system noise, and vibration control, tenant work orders, CFC chiller replacement, and conversions.

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Develop and provide ongoing improvement of preventive maintenance and engineering procedures, hazardous materials communications plan, indoor air quality programs, preventive maintenance programs, budget operating costs estimates and comparisons.

Coordinates implementation of programs to ensure compliance with life safety programs and procedures, domestic water quality control and water treatment programs to include environmental and safety compliance.

Design and develop construction management, including HVAC system comparisons and make appropriate recommendations to include HVAC systems and start-up monitoring.

Assist with due diligence and building evaluations for possible acquisitions or development projects.

Evaluates and recommend building automation, energy management, and automatic temperature control systems.

Perform value-engineering studies and evaluate contractor qualifications and recommendations.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides formal supervision to individual employees within a single functional or operational area. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination. Efficiently recommends same for the team to next-level management for review and approval. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisals for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop proficiencies. Leads and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

What You'll Need

  • To perform this job optimally, an individual must be able to perform each task satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions outlined for this position.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university

Minimum of seven years of related experience (commercial building/engineering operations) and/or trade school training.

Facilities and Operations Management experience with a focus on Electrical and Mechanical.

Preferred: Local Operating Engineer's License or Trade License, Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA), Real Property Administrator (RPA), Proficient computer skills; familiar with energy Management System (EMS) programming and fire alarm systems.

Universal CFC certification is required.

Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.

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 start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the FM Engineering Ops Sr Manager position is $80,000 annually and the maximum salary for the FM Engineering Ops Sr Manager position is $140,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job ID: CBRE-188262
Employment Type: Full Time