About the Role:CBRE is seeking a skilled and driven FM Engineering Ops Manager to support one of the world's most influential American technology companies-a global leader in AI computing and graphics processing. This is a high-visibility opportunity based in Santa Clara, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the seamless performance, reliability, and evolution of complex, mission-critical facilities that power cutting-edge innovation.
In this role, you'll lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team while overseeing day-to-day facility operations, asset management systems, and contractor performance. You'll balance hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership-owning operational excellence, financial performance, compliance, and client relationships in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment.
If you thrive in technically complex settings, enjoy mentoring teams, and want to make a measurable impact while supporting a client shaping the future of technology, this is an opportunity to take your facilities and engineering leadership career to the next level.
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:- Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- Communicate well with team members and provide regular updates to Engineering Ops Director.
- 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.
- Assist team with operations and maintenance issues.
- Direct contractors, subcontractors, engineers and technicians on the entire maintenance aspect.
- Supervise and manage the daily operations of facility controls and asset management systems.
- Maintain relationships with clients, partners, and other stakeholders. Provide technical expertise on client projects.
- Manage the profits and losses of the department or a specific division.
- Develop goals and initiatives to direct the department's course.
- Guide managers in implementing company initiatives and policies.
- Evaluate company processes and procedures to solve issues within them.
- Ensure business operations are implemented based on established procedures.
- Keep track of regulatory records and paperwork. Support preparation of annual operating budgets. Evaluate, forecast, and manage operations and maintenance costs.
- Support operational analysis of all engineering related performance metrics (KPIs).
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
- Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
- 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:- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Membership of an engineering related professional body, i.e. CIBSE/IEE preferred.
- Knowledge of mechanical, BMS, electrical and plumbing systems.
- Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
- Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
- Ability to navigate CMMS (work orders management) system, use AI tools to optimize efficiency, Coupa and similar software tools.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult 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.- Benefits start the 1st of the month following your start date
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off & holiday pay
- Strong internal career growth opportunities and advancement available after 6 months
- Employee discounts & professional development programs
AI Use DisclosureWe 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 FM Engineering Ops Manager position is $180,000 annually and the maximum salary is $190,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
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