As a CBRETechnical Supervisor, you will lead a team that supports senior technicalbusiness leaders through administrative coordination, process improvement,financial oversight, and technical execution within a cGMP-regulatedpharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role combines leadership andtechnical expertise to ensure preventive maintenance, repairs, documentation,and operational excellence across equipment, building systems, and utilityinfrastructure that support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
You’ll act as akey liaison, driving efficiency, resolving priorities, supporting compliantmaintenance practices, and modeling CBRE’s RISE values while guiding your teamtoward innovative, safe, and cGMP-aligned solutions.
This job is partof the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsiblefor providing support, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs onequipment and systems, including non-product-contact utility systems thatsupport pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and facilityoperations.
What You’ll Do
Act as liaisonwith technical business leaders, facilities managers, quality, manufacturing,engineering, and other internal and external clients to forecast workloaddemand, maintenance priorities, shutdown windows, and project deliverableswithin a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
Manage, plan,coordinate, schedule, and oversee the workload, deadlines, and day-to-dayactivities of the support team members to ensure effective delivery of servicesin accordance with site procedures, safety requirements, cGMP expectations, andoperational needs.
Supportoperation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for utilitiesand facility infrastructure, which may include boilers, plant steam, chilledwater, heating hot water, compressed air, cooling towers, wastewater systems,domestic water, HVAC support systems, pumps, valves, piping, and relatedutility equipment.
Work withbusiness leaders, manufacturing stakeholders, engineering, and qualityrepresentatives to resolve conflicting priorities while minimizing impact topharmaceutical production, validated systems, and site compliance requirements.
Coordinate andsupervise the team’s daily activities, ensuring work is performed safely,efficiently, and in compliance with applicable SOPs, work instructions,permits, lockout/tagout requirements, and cGMP expectations.
Apply advancedknowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing bothindividual and department objectives while maintaining compliance withpharmaceutical manufacturing standards and site quality systems.
Ensuremaintenance activities, work orders, logbooks, equipment histories, and otherrequired documentation are completed accurately, legibly, and contemporaneouslyin accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
Showcaseexpertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplineswithin the organization function, including facilities maintenance, utilityoperations, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and regulated maintenancepractices
Coach others todevelop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within thefunction, including cGMP awareness, documentation practices, safe workexecution, maintenance planning, and troubleshooting of utility systems.
Lead by exampleand model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values, client siteexpectations, safety culture, and pharmaceutical compliance standards.
Anticipatepotential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels and ofdivergent interest, to adopt a different point of view while balancingoperational needs, quality requirements, safety expectations, and regulatorycompliance.
Impact theachievement of customer, operational, project, compliance, or serviceobjectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functionalpolicies, site SOPs, and quality requirements which impact the design ofprocedures and policies.
Contribute tonew products, processes, standards, maintenance strategies, and/or operationalplans in support of achieving functional goals and maintaining reliable utilityoperations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Communicatedifficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence, includingmaintenance risks, utility system impacts, shutdown needs, complianceconsiderations, and operational priorities.
Supportinvestigations, corrective actions, change control activities, and continuousimprovement initiatives as needed for maintenance-related events, equipmentreliability concerns, or utility system performance issues.
Partner withquality, engineering, EHS, manufacturing, and facilities teams to ensuremaintenance work is appropriately planned, documented, and executed in a mannerthat protects product quality, personnel safety, and site operations.
What You’ll Need
High School Diploma, Associates Degree / trade school diploma / job-related experience (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing preferred)- in lieu of diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift leader or supervisory experience is essential.
Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Prior experience supporting facility utilities, dark utilities, mechanical systems, or industrial maintenance operations in a manufacturing or critical facility environment preferred
Working knowledge of cGMP, Good Documentation Practices, SOP compliance, work order documentation, and regulated maintenance expectations preferred.
Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, working in mechanical spaces, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions while remaining aligned with site procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and cGMP expectations.
Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business, including utility reliability, maintenance execution, compliance, and operational continuity.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Experience with CMMS or electronic work order systems preferred.
Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset and the ability to prioritize maintenance activities in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, measurements, utility readings, maintenance metrics, and other financial-related calculations.
Ability to communicate clearly with maintenance technicians, client stakeholders, quality representatives, manufacturing personnel, vendors, and senior leaders.
Ability to follow and enforce safety procedures, permit requirements, lockout/tagout practices, and site-specific procedures while working around industrial utility systems.
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.
BENEFITS
Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
Work/life balance
Competitive Pay Disclaimers Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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.
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