Program manager - central

CBRE
Springfield, IL

EBMS Program Manager - Remote Central Time Zone

Job ID

244776

Posted

24-Oct-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Administrative, Data & Analytics, Project Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE.

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About the Role:

CBRE is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Construction Management & Enterprise Building Management Systems (EBMS) to support our client's Global Realty Building Design & Engineering.

What You'll Do:

The candidate will be responsible for managing several workstreams to improve BMS Delivery and align with our business justifications. The candidate will engage with stakeholders across multiple regions and across multiple time zones.

The role will be based in North America and will need to work in central time zone. The role will occasionally need to participate in European time zones. Remote candidates will be considered.

What You'll Need:

Completed bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering (required)

> 7 years' experience in Building Management Systems

Proficiency with project/program management tracking software (e.g. SmartSheets, Asana, QuickSight (Power BI), MS Project, etc)

Strong competency with time management, organization, and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with construction specifications: strong emphasis on Div 00, 21, 23, 25, 26

Preferred Qualifications

15 years' experience in Construction, Engineering/Consultant Engineering or Facilities

Completed bachelor's in electrical engineering or Controls Engineering from an accredited university

Advanced degree in controls engineering or electrical engineering

PMP Certification or Six Sigma Certification

Experience managing projects across multiple time zones and culture

Experience with remote team management and coordination

Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills

Strong time management and organization skill

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Leadership Principles (LPs) most needed for this position are :

Customer Obsession

Ownership

Invent & Simplify

Insist on the Highest Standards

Frugality

Deliver Results

Earn Trust

Role will include the following, but not limited to :

NA + LATAM Operations, Adoption & Deployment across all business units.

Update weekly EBMS Retrofit Portfolio, NC Portfolio, Asana workflows, Asana narrative updates, Smartsheet Construction Schedule Gantts, Program Cost Controls (PCC)

Assist on MBRs to stakeholders

Assist on annual "EBMS Summit"

Assist on EBMS white papers (WP)

Assist on Energy Rebate Applications

Assist on Green Lease Program applications

Assist on NA + LATAM EBMS Operations, Adoption & Deployment (OAD)

Assist on daily BMS SIM intakes to triage

EBMS Construction Managers shall oversee New Construction installations of EBMS as a "program"

Be the EBMS technical SME to assist Amazon's General Construction Manager

Ensure CBRE SFM is engaged early enough to finish BMS launch on-time

Intervene to remove roadblocks/escalations during BMS delivery process

Engage with site operation leaders, Amazon's MSI & RME partner teams to set up ECM-1, 2, 3

100% EBMS Construction Management on EBMS Retrofit Programs

Verify that ECM-1, 2, 3 are set up on every new EBMS launch (New Construction & Retrofits)

Verify every new EBMS retrofit launch is delivered: 1) on-time, 2) on or under budget, 3) ECM-1, 2, 3 are set up, configured, assigned & operating properly at handoff to site/RME.

Assist in cross training any new EBMS construction managers

Definitions *: *

ECM-1: Energy Conservation Measure 1 for occupied/unoccupied schedules for office block & break rooms

ECM-2: BMS Global Setpoints for office & warehouse

ECM-3: ASHRAE 241 fan cycling of warehouse RTUS

ECM-4: Demand Response

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $105,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $110,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

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 [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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