Senior Manager, Critical Facilities Engineering, on-site Job ID 258692 Posted 30-Jan-2026 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management Location(s) Menlo Park - California - United States of America, Salt Lake City - Utah - United States of America, San Francisco - California - United States of America **About the Role:** As a CBRE Senior Manager, Critical Facilities Engineering, you will be based at one of our client’s locations in Salt Lake City, UT; San Francisco, CA; or Menlo Park, CA, while remotely overseeing a broader portfolio of sophisticated office environments and critical facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) operations across multiple sites and campuses. Although this position does not include direct reports, you will collaborate closely with vendors, service providers, and contractors to plan, schedule, and execute all MEP‑related work. You will ensure that all activities meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements while supporting high‑performance building operations. This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services function, which delivers technical support, preventive maintenance, and repair services for mechanical equipment and building systems. **What You’ll Do:** + Serve as a 24/7 on‑call resource for emergencies impacting building operations, including severe weather, natural disasters, and unexpected facility events. + Responsible for KPI performance and deliverables, ensuring 100% on‑time submission and leveraging CBRE data tools to achieve successful results. + Work closely with contractors, subcontractors, and engineers to coordinate all maintenance‑related activities. + Oversee the daily operation of facility controls and asset management systems. + Establish bidding procedures and solicit proposals for contract maintenance activities. + Develop and manage annual operating budgets; evaluate, forecast, and control operations and maintenance costs across multiple locations. + Schedule maintenance activities while meeting client operational requirements. + Partner with clients on space reconfiguration, operational changes, and evolving facility needs. + Apply broad knowledge of the business and technical discipline to achieve departmental objectives and deliver high‑quality operational outcomes. + Lead by example and model behaviors aligned with CBRE RISE values, influencing stakeholders and vendors to adopt best practices. + Identify and resolve complex technical and operational issues with minimal guidance. + Recognize and communicate the broader operational and departmental impact of decisions. + Recommend and implement improvements to methods, processes, and standards within the job discipline. **What You’ll Need:** + Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline preferred, with 5–8 years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. + Extensive experience in maintenance planning and operations for critical systems within a banking environment, including strong root cause analysis capabilities. + Ability to communicate and lead the exchange of sensitive, complex, or challenging information, clearly convey expectations, and effectively resolve problems. + Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence operational outcomes across multiple job disciplines and departmental functions. + Working knowledge of Siemens systems is required. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. + Strong organizational skills and an advanced, inquisitive mindset. + Experience in developing and managing organizational budgets is preferred. + Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. **Why CBRE?** + **Competitive Benefits:** CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date. + **Professional Development:** We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities. + **Career Advancement:** CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company. **California Residents:** CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Manager, Critical Facilities Engineering position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior Manager, Critical Facilities Engineering is $170,000 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. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. **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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