Facilities Manager, on-site

Step into a leadership opportunity where each day brings new challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As a Facilities Manager, you will support two leased facilities in Long Beach totaling approximately 260,000 square feet, serving a client in the Industrial, Logistics & Defense sector. These diverse facilities include testing areas, laboratory space, large garages, and traditional office environments, requiring a well-rounded facilities professional who can effectively manage a variety of operational and workplace needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance performed by vendors and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital and operating projects.
• Manage all aspects of budget development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Perform facility inspections, following 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.
• Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
• Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.
• Provide formal supervision for employees, including monitoring training and development, conducting performance evaluations, and coaching.
• Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve consensus.
• Apply knowledge of your discipline and how it integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be apparent in existing systems and processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing commercial facilities, including daily operations, maintenance activities, regulatory compliance, and vendor oversight.
• Demonstrated people-leadership experience, including supervising onsite teams, setting performance expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and driving accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant experience; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Facilities Management certification preferred.
• Experience developing, managing, and tracking operating budgets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams, vendors, and clients.
• Ability to navigate sensitive or complex situations, resolve issues, and influence outcomes.
• Experience with occupancy planning and space planning preferred.
• Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong technical aptitude. Preferred working knowledge of AutoCAD and Tririga.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive, problem-solving mindset.
• Advanced math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages, fractions, and other financial metrics.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Professional development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities within a global leader in commercial real estate services.

Pay

California Residents: The minimum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary is $140,000 annually. The compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.