Chief Building Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Chief Building Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Chief Building Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $245,862 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $215,760 and $274,209. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Chief Building Engineer

Douglas Emmett - Los Angeles , CA

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the physical appearance and maintenance of the office building and parking structure, ensuring that the property is being operated in accordance with the ...

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Chief Building Inspector (6334) - (Citywide) - X00068

City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA

Job Description Under general direction, the Chief Building Inspector manages and administers the ... engineers, contractors, and the general public to ensure that the information concerning the ...

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Chief Engineer

Paragon Services Engineering - San Diego , CA

Duties The Chief Engineer shall have charge of the site and building operation and assists in the management of the facility infrastructure and building systems in a safe, efficient, and cost ...

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Dual Property Chief Maintenance Engineer

Big Horn Lodge Moab - Moab , UT

... Chief Maintenance Engineer ! Joining Big Horn Lodge means becoming part of a family that values and ... Our culture is not just about work; it's about building lasting connections, fostering personal ...

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Building Operations Manager (Chief Engineer) - Downtown Denver

Stream Realty - Denver , CO

Under general direction, the Building Operations Manager (Chief Engineer) supervises and directs the maintenance, repairs, and alterations of buildings and equipment; plans and schedules work ...

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Chief Engineer - Red Lion Hotel - Gillette, WY

Red Lion Hotel - Gillette, WY - Gillette , WY

The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance ... the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost effective ...

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What does a Chief Building Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Chief Building Engineer

Provide recommendations and assist in updating/developing documentation and tools for more efficient design and materials utilization in improving product sale ability and ease of manufacturing and field erection.

October 28, 2022

Assist General Manager in the establishment, implementation, and oversight of life safety and other emergency related procedures and/or training for all personnel, including tenants, staff, and onsite third-party vendors.

December 18, 2022

Review drawings prepared by drafting to confirm that engineer's design intent was properly understood and incorporated into drawings.

December 18, 2022

Supervise all engineering and maintenance activities to ensure the highest quality of workmanship, maximize efficiency in production, and ensure safety standards are adhered to at all times.

February 28, 2023

Utilizes advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Building Engineer in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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215760

274209

245862

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

234007

317824

271987

What is the average salary for Chief Building Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Building Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Chief Building Engineer ranges from $215,760 to $274,209 with the average base salary of $245,862. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $234,007 to $317,824 with the average total cash compensation of $271,987.

View Average Salary for Chief Building Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$245,862	$215,760 - $274,209
Bonus	$26,124	$18,247 - $43,616
Total Pay	$271,987	$234,007 - $317,824

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Building Engineer Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $215,760 - $274,209	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,227 - $243,030	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $215,347 - $273,685	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $209,399 - $266,125	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $209,743 - $266,562	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $214,900 - $273,116	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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