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As a CBRE Engineering Ops Manager, you will manage a team responsible for implementing, coordinating, and managing all mechanical and electrical operations for a facility, campus, or portfolio of buildings.
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. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- 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, and engineers on the entire maintenance aspect.
- Supervise and manage the daily operation of facility controls and asset management systems.
- Enforce and merge customer engineering, maintenance standards, and requirements into the facility maintenance program and any configuration changes.
- Support preparation of annual operating budgets. Evaluate, forecast, and manage operations and maintenance costs for a specific location.
- Schedule maintenance activities complying with customer operational requirements.
- Support operational analysis of all engineering related performance metrics (KPIs).
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation. Support the undertaking of peer reviews, site assessments, and technical competence evaluations.
- Integrate with clients for reconfiguration, changes, and operational requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Excellent client relationship skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
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.
Disclaimers: 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.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Engineering Ops Manager is $135,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Engineering Ops Manager is $160,000 annually. 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).
As a CBRE Engineering Ops Manager, you will manage a team responsible for implementing, coordinating, and managing all mechanical and electrical operations for a facility, campus, or portfolio of buildings.
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. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- 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, and engineers on the entire maintenance aspect.
- Supervise and manage the daily operation of facility controls and asset management systems.
- Enforce and merge customer engineering, maintenance standards, and requirements into the facility maintenance program and any configuration changes.
- Support preparation of annual operating budgets. Evaluate, forecast, and manage operations and maintenance costs for a specific location.
- Schedule maintenance activities complying with customer operational requirements.
- Support operational analysis of all engineering related performance metrics (KPIs).
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation. Support the undertaking of peer reviews, site assessments, and technical competence evaluations.
- Integrate with clients for reconfiguration, changes, and operational requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Excellent client relationship skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
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.
Disclaimers: 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.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Engineering Ops Manager is $135,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Engineering Ops Manager is $160,000 annually. 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).
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of engineering and operations jobs.
- 10 or more years of combined engineering and operations experience, including people management
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across product, infrastructure, and logistics functions
- Experience owning P&L, capital budgets, or operational cost centers at a business unit level
- Proficiency with project management and operations tooling such as ERP, ATS, or CMMS platforms
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, operations management, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile frameworks
Tips for Your Director of Engineering and Operations Job Search
Quantify cross-functional impact on your resume
Director of engineering and operations roles are evaluated on outcomes that cut across both technical and operational teams. Your resume needs metrics that show budget ownership, headcount led, and efficiency gains, not just project lists or technology stacks.
Distinguish engineering from operations depth
Many postings weight one side more heavily than the other. Read each job description for which function sits inside the other, then reorder your bullet points so the dominant function leads. Hiring managers notice when alignment is obvious.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of engineering and operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a turnaround or build story
Interviewers for this title almost always ask about a time you inherited a broken process or understaffed team. Prepare a specific example with a before state, your intervention, and a measurable after state. Generic leadership answers do not land at this level.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At director level, reporting structure and decision authority matter as much as pay. Before accepting any offer, clarify whether engineering and operations both report to you or through separate lines, and get the answer in writing if structure is a dealbreaker.
Target postings that name both functions in the title
Some companies post this role under engineering director or head of operations separately. When both functions appear in the title or the first paragraph of the description, the role has genuine dual scope, which signals real authority rather than a rebranded single-function position.
Director of Engineering and Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of engineering and operationss?
The most active employers for director of engineering and operationss right now are CBRE, Amazon, and Apple, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across technology, manufacturing, and healthcare services sectors.
How many director of engineering and operations jobs are remote?
About 33% of director of engineering and operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Software and cloud infrastructure organizations post the highest proportion of remote roles, while manufacturing, logistics, and facilities-dependent operations typically require on-site or regional presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a director of engineering and operations?
Most people reach this role by building depth in one function first, usually engineering or operations, then taking on cross-functional ownership through project leads, interim roles, or internal promotions. Demonstrating that you can manage budget, people, and delivery simultaneously is what moves a senior manager or principal engineer into director territory. Certifications in project management or operations improvement can accelerate the transition when technical credentials are already strong.
Can I get hired as a director of engineering and operations without direct director experience?
Yes, but you need to close the title gap with scope and outcomes rather than years. Hiring teams look for candidates who have functionally done the job without holding the title, such as a senior engineering manager who also owned vendor contracts and facilities budgets. Frame your application around the decisions you made and the cross-functional authority you held, not the level printed on your last business card.
What does the director of engineering and operations interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership philosophy and scope of past roles, a technical or operational deep dive with a panel of peers, and a final executive or stakeholder interview. Many companies add a case study or presentation round where you walk through how you would approach a real operational or engineering challenge the team is facing.
Where can I find and apply to director of engineering and operations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of engineering and operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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