Chief Building Engineer Supervisor
Job ID
286640
Posted
15-Jul-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Somerville - Massachusetts - United States of America
About the Role:
Chief Building Engineer Supervisor - Somerville, MA (Assembly Row)
Lead a Skilled Engineering Team at a Premier Healthcare Campus
Ready to take the next step in your engineering leadership career? CBRE is seeking a Chief Building Engineer Supervisor to lead a team of engineers supporting a dynamic three-building healthcare headquarters campus in the heart of Assembly Row, Somerville.
Conveniently located near the MBTA Orange Line, this highly visible corporate campus offers an exciting opportunity for an emerging engineering leader who enjoys mentoring teams, solving complex facility challenges, and making a direct impact on building operations.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
What You'll Do
Check building systems including all MEP, fire alarms, electrical, 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 to make sure the work is complete; equipment is functioning accurately, and client space is in great working condition.
Track the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and provide mentorship opportunities. Coordinate the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Develop, implement, and communicate preventive maintenance programs and safety procedure manuals.
Ensure that mechanics and technicians receive accurate information and materials about assignments to complete work activities successfully.
Develop material and labor cost estimates for work orders, preventative maintenance activities, systems, and construction projects.
Establish and maintain budgets for facilities maintenance.
Respond to emergency situations and ask for help when needed.
Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
Showcase expertise in own job subject area and in-depth knowledge of other job subject areas within the organization function.
Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to embrace a different point of view.
Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
What You'll Need:
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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Chief Building Engineer Supervisor is $130,000 and the maximum salary for Chief Building Engineer Supervisor position is $145,000. 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 has 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).
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. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
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