Engineering Project Specialist

CBRE Group Inc

Indianapolis, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Safety, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Emergency Response, Engineering, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Heavy Lifting, Identify Issues, Investment Services, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Operations, People Management, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Real Estate, Regulations, Remodeling, Research Laboratory, Sales Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Training, Time Management, Twitter
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
20 days ago

Engineering Project Specialist

Job ID

279442

Posted

04-Jun-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America

About the Role

As an Engineering Project Specialist supporting a pharmaceutical client in Indianapolis, OH, you will combine technical expertise with project coordination responsibilities to ensure successful delivery of engineering initiatives. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting systems, coordinating project schedules and documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and operational goals. You will balance hands-on technical work with organizational oversight, ensuring projects run smoothly while supporting the client's critical facility operations.

What You'll Do

  • Coordinate with contractors, obtain quotes, and oversee project execution from start to finish.
  • Manage fit-and-finish work, remodels, and research lab projects (LRL).
  • Partner with vetted subcontractors through the Lilly Alliance Group to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Provide on-site oversight ("boots on the ground") to monitor progress and resolve issues.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and company directives related to building operations and safety.
  • Oversee daily operations, assign work orders, and deliver technical and procedural training to coworkers and subcontractors.
  • Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to minimize business interruptions.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to extend the life of building machinery and systems.
  • Inspect and verify work performed by engineering staff, ensuring completion, functionality, and readiness of client spaces.
  • Respond promptly to emergency situations, coordinating additional assistance as needed.

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. 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.

  • Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

  • Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

  • Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers

  • 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 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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About the Company

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CBRE Group Inc

CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.

As an employee at CBRE, you have the freedom to make your own path. Your career is in your own hands; there’s no need to wait to be shown the way. "It’s about how well you perform, not just how long you’ve worked here and you're encouraged to take intelligent risks and explore new ideas and innovations. Our scale gives you mobility and a broader choice of opportunities. You'll always have a team behind you.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Real Estate/Property Management
FOUNDED
1906
WEBSITE
http://www.cbre.com/