Engineering Ops Manager (Will sit in Plainsboro, NJ) Job ID 257600 Posted 23-Jan-2026 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management Location(s) Plainsboro - new Jersey - United States of America, Princeton - New Jersey - United States of America **About the role:** As a CBRE Engineering Operations Manager, you will lead a team responsible for implementing, coordinating, and handling all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing operations for a GMP manufacturing facility. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. **What you’ll do:** **Core Technical & Strategic Responsibilities:** **Maintenance Strategy & Planning** : Develop, manage, and optimize long‑range preventive and corrective maintenance plans covering all mechanical, electrical, facility controls, and asset management systems. **Technical Leadership Across Multiple Sites** : Oversee engineering operations across seven locations, ensuring consistent standards, reliability, and operational performance. **taff Development & Management** : Lead, train, and mentor a team of 11 engineers/technicians; set schedules, assign work, and conduct performance management to build technical depth and cross‑functional capability. **Operational Oversight** : Direct day‑to‑day mechanical, electrical, and building systems operations; provide support for troubleshooting and resolving moderately complex technical issues. **Contractor & Vendor Management** : Manage contractors, subcontractors, and third‑party performing maintenance and technical services. **Systems & Standards Governance** : Oversee facility controls systems and asset management platforms; integrate client engineering and maintenance standards into all site operations. **Budgeting & Cost Management** : Support annual budget planning; evaluate and forecast O&M costs and ensure cost‑efficient execution of maintenance plans. **Performance Analytics & Continuous Improvement** : Monitor engineering KPIs, drive efficiency initiatives, and conduct site assessments, peer reviews, and technical competency evaluations. **Client Integration & Change Management** : Partner with clients on reconfigurations, operational changes, and lifecycle asset planning. + Provide formal supervision to 9 employees across 8 different locations. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. + Coordinate and lead 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. + Site-wide HVAC- All AHUs, Heating Hot water, FCUs, Steam, Dehumidifiers, Glycol FCU, Glycol chillers, pumps, PRVs. + CBRE’s scope of support for operations and maintenance of the Concord site electrical system includes the 15kV distribution switchgear, low voltage unit substations and associated breakers, transformers, switchgear, etc. + Assist team with operations and maintenance issues. + Direct contractors, subcontractors, and engineers on the entire maintenance aspect. + Supervise and lead the daily operations of facility controls and asset management systems. + Support preparation of annual operating budgets. Evaluate, forecast, and manage operations and maintenance costs. + Schedule maintenance activities aligning with customer operational requirements. + Drive continuous improvement and innovation. Support the undertaking of peer reviews, site assessments, and technical competence evaluations. + Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement. + Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues that may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes. **What you’ll need:** + Prefer someone with extensive background in Engineering. + Strong communication and organizational skills required. + Strong understanding of BMS and CMMS required. + Prefer candidates with oversight/responsibility for multiple locations. + Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred, or minimum ten years of experience in commercial building/engineering operations or equivalent trade school training. + GMP or Manufacturing related experience is a plus. **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 Engineering Ops Manager position is $125,000 annuallyand the maximum salary for the Engineering Ops Manager position is $135,000 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 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)