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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 6, 2026. Cushman & Wakefield scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Cushman & Wakefield is a global commercial real estate services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offering leasing, capital markets, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and property and facilities management for occupiers and investors. Founded in 1917 in New York and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it employs roughly 52,000 people across about 350 offices in nearly 60 countries and reported revenue of $10.3 billion in 2025. Its hiring spans facilities managers, maintenance technicians, operating engineers, janitorial staff, project managers, research and capital markets analysts, accountants and brokerage support roles worldwide.
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Job Title

Lead Building Engineer

Job Description Summary

Responsible for supervising a crew of engineers to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all Building MEP systems and equipment with a primary focus on critical equipment and systems. This includes but is not limited to: chillers, heat pumps, cooling towers, fans, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers and controls.

Job Description

Essential Functions

  • Perform maintenance and repairs to all mechanical equipment and systems
  • Identifies, isolates, and, in some instances, repairs building related issues that arise
  • Perform troubleshooting of all site-wide equipment and associated systems
  • Works closely with subcontractors to coordinate and ensure clients procedures are safely followed and documented.
  • Performs maintenance work orders, preventive maintenance, building tours and documents on appropriate logs and/or forms
  • Advocate the cooperation of all personnel to ensure the smooth operation of the entire department by supervising, assisting and working alongside building engineers
  • Maintain a professional, safe and clean work area.
  • Comply with C&W Services, Client and OSHA Safety Policies and Regulations.
  • Participates in client meetings
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
  • Ensures assigned work tasks meet quality standards
  • Operates Building Automation System (BAS)
  • Operates Clients Preventative Maintenance System (CMMS)
  • Ability to work in an on call rotation as needed Requirements
  • Technical or trade school
  • EPA/CFC certified
  • Mass Refrigeration License preferred
  • Should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience
  • Ability to read blueprints, control sequences and have a clear understanding of codes and regulations.
  • Ability to read schematics, job instructions, and general correspondence

This list is representative of those duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. However, the list is not to be considered as all inclusive. A supervisor or manager may assign other duties to meet mission requirements of C&W Services and cooperation of all personnel is expected to carry out the mission.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES

HVAC work by its nature requires physical abilities to include lifting up to 50 lbs regularly. Full dexterity is required including bending, kneeling, twisting, fine motor skills with hands and fingers, full rotation of the head and neck. Ability to

see, hear and be alert while operating equipment. Ability to operate lift equipment and perform work safely utilizing extension and step ladders.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $48.45 - $57.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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