Facilities Manager
About the Role
As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium-sized buildings. This role is part of the Facilities Management functional area, which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to Property Managers regarding repairs and investment plans.
Responsibilities
- Provide formal supervision to employees, including monitoring training and development, conducting performance evaluations, and coaching.
- Oversee recruiting, hiring, and scheduling of team members, including assigning tasks and cross-training staff.
- Set and track staff and department deadlines, mentoring and coaching as needed.
- Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
- Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
- Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
- Perform facility inspections for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.
- Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
- Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures, reviewing price quotes for procurement.
- Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.
- Lead by example, modeling behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, and influence shared interests to reach agreements.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience; a combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Facility Management certification preferred.
- Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, performance appraisal, and retention.
- Ability to guide sensitive and difficult conversations, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
- Advanced math skills, including calculating percentages, fractions, and financial-related figures.
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment, helping businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the USA without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance, 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).
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.