[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All CBRE Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cbre-group/) · [Search jobs](/search/) CBRE Group · Chicago, IL # Global Director, Engineering & Technical Operations (Industrial, Logistics & Defense) Chicago, IL Director $220,000 annually Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on CBRE Group’s official careers site. Posted August 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on CBRE Group’s careers site →](https://cbre.dejobs.org/jobs/597B15E7536E40AD9A54654ABB21A18B/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [CBRE Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cbre-group/) / Global Director, Engineering & Technical Operations (Industrial, Logistics & Defense) ## Job description ### About the Role As a CBRE Global Engineering &Technical Sr. Director, you will oversee all technical and mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, program standardization, asset management, and workforce development programs for a facility, campus, or portfolio of buildings for the Industrial, Logistics and Defense (ILD) Sector globally. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing oversight, leadership, support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems as well as programs and governance for all of our Industrial, Manufacturing, Logistics, Aerospace, Government and Defense Sector globally. ### What You'll Do - Lead the global engineering and technical operations strategy for CBRE's Industrial, Logistics & Defense sector, ensuring consistent execution of engineering standards, operational excellence, and technical governance across a complex portfolio. - Establish and oversee global engineering standards, maintenance programs, asset management frameworks, and technical operating procedures that drive reliability, efficiency, safety, and compliance. - Serve as the senior engineering subject matter expert for the sector, providing technical leadership and guidance on critical building systems, infrastructure, maintenance strategies, and operational risk management. - Partner with account, sector, and enterprise leadership to develop and execute engineering strategies that enhance asset performance, support client objectives, and deliver commercial value. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, lifecycle management, sustainability, energy optimization, and operational efficiency. - Lead engineering governance programs and ensure alignment with regulatory, environmental, health, safety, and client-specific requirements across global operations. - Support capital planning, infrastructure investment decisions, and long-term asset management strategies to maximize operational performance and return on investment. - Evaluate engineering and technical operations performance across the portfolio, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, reduce risk, and optimize costs. - Collaborate with account leaders and clients to develop technical solutions that support business growth, operational resilience, and complex engineering requirements. - Provide leadership and direction to engineering and technical operations teams globally, building organizational capability, developing technical talent, and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. - Leverage deep expertise across engineering, facilities management, maintenance, reliability, and asset management disciplines to solve complex operational challenges and support strategic decision-making. - Lead the resolution of highly complex technical and operational issues through advanced critical thinking, engineering expertise, and business judgment - Represent the Engineering & Technical Operations function with executive leadership and clients, influencing strategic initiatives and driving alignment between technical priorities and business objectives. - Model behaviors consistent with CBRE's RISE values while fostering a culture centered on safety, innovation, operational excellence, and client service. ### Expected Travel - up to 70% ### What You'll Need - Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred. - Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to align engineering and technical operations strategies to business objectives, financial performance, and client outcomes. - Extensive knowledge of facilities management disciplines, including engineering, maintenance, reliability, asset management, capital planning, energy management, and operational risk. - Proven experience leading engineering and technical operations within complex, multi-site portfolios. - Experience operating in industrial, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, defense, or similarly complex technical environments strongly preferred. - Demonstrated ability to optimize asset performance, reliability, and operational efficiency while maintaining compliance, safety, and service excellence. - Experience developing and executing technical operations strategies across geographically dispersed teams and client portfolios. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Global Director position is $220,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Global Director position is $240,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their 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 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. ### 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 66 days - Location: Chicago, IL - Pay: $220,000 annually[Apply on CBRE Group’s careers site →](https://cbre.dejobs.org/jobs/597B15E7536E40AD9A54654ABB21A18B/) ## More jobs at CBRE Group ### [Sr. Procurement Manager-Remote](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cbre-group/jobs/3046cb2bdf9828cf3a63/) Chicago, IL ### [2027 Sales & Brokerage Intern - Summer (Chicago, IL)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cbre-group/jobs/b610387a1e277a2aad59/) Chicago, IL ### [Alliance Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cbre-group/jobs/845133740d67e7fe532d/) Chicago, IL ### [Assistant Property Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cbre-group/jobs/863239ca1188181f474a/) Chicago, IL ### [Associate Marketing Director (Data Center Marketing experience highly preferred)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cbre-group/jobs/19d3e29cf82c5d336084/) Chicago, IL ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Global Director, Dealer Technical Support & Field Service Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/3b29a3dfa03c89ed44c7/) Ford Motor · Dearborn, MI, United States ### [Technical Accounting Analyst - Global Industrial](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/4a61bb068d4da90f6fda/) Genuine Parts · Atlanta, GA ### [Director, Technical Sales & Enablement in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America | Sales at Veralto Global](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veralto/jobs/b92c8b9fb7646b1e0c28/) Veralto · Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America ### [Senior Director Global Oral Solid Dosage Forms (Global OSD), Technical Operations, Science & Innovation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/jobs/577f370810ab06e4e65c/) AstraZeneca · Mount Vernon, Indiana ### [Global Security - Technical Security Project Manager- Senior Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/a64455028e5cfd7a3d7f/) JPMorganChase · San Francisco, CA, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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