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Union Chief Engineer

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CBRE

Union Chief Engineer

Detroit, MI

About The 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:

  • Plan, implement, coordinate and lead all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and workforce development programs for a facility, campus or portfolio of buildings
  • Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and technicians.
  • Coordinate all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues and must remain current with HVAC technology trends.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, owners, facility management team and vendors.
  • Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
  • Supervise the performance and developing of preventative maintenance measures.

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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.
  • 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.

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): Detroit, MI, USA; Southfield, MI, USA
Job ID: CBRE-192757
Employment Type: Full Time