Asst Chief Engineer-Fremont, CA

Asst Chief Engineer-Fremont, CA

Job ID

299483

Posted

13-Oct-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Fremont - California - United States of America

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Assistant Chief Engineer, you will support the Chief Engineer in managing engineering operations and directing vendors and subcontractors. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of building systems, providing technical guidance, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence.

What You'll Do:

Manage shift operations, assign work orders, and provide training to coworkers and subcontractors

Review monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems

Develop a preventive maintenance program for machinery and systems

Inspect systems to ensure operation within normal parameters

Maintain inventory of supplies and tools, ordering necessary materials to complete all tasks

Schedule preventive maintenance and downtime to cut business interruption and inconvenience

Perform repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance, completing maintenance and repair records as required

Respond timely to emergency situations, requesting extra help as needed

Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives

Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines 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

Anticipate potential objections and persuade others, open at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt 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:

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 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.

The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions

Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.

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

Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations

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.

These updates reflect our commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and a consistent candidate experience across all postings. I ask you to encourage your teams to begin incorporating the updated statements into all new job adverts immediately - this will help us maintain alignment with our brand tone and hiring values.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum rate for the Asst Chief Engineer position is $50.24 per hour and the maximum rate for the Asst Chief Engineer position is $64.90 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

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.

Find out more

About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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