Sr. Facilities Manager, on-site

About The Role

Ready to lead with impact? Join CBRE as a Senior Facilities Manager, where you will lead operations at one of the client’s largest and most high-profile locations. This role oversees approximately 500,000 square feet of office space across two buildings, representing the second-largest site in the client’s portfolio. Based on site, you will work closely alongside our client supporting a workplace that includes executive presence and requires a polished, high-touch approach to service delivery. This role offers strong visibility and regular engagement with senior stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate facility repairs and maintenance by partnering with technicians, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely and high-quality service.
• Foster strong client relationships through proactive communication and regular meetings to address and resolve facility-related concerns.
• Plan, prepare, and manage large-scale and high-profile capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports with precision and strategic oversight.
• Conduct facility inspections and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements, repairs, and upgrades, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and performance.
• Develop and enforce environmental health and safety procedures tailored to each facility’s needs.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships, oversee invoicing processes, and review and approve purchase orders for parts, services, and labor.
• Apply broad business and technical knowledge to align facilities operations with departmental goals and cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide formal supervision to staff, including performance evaluations, coaching, training, and development planning.
• Manage daily team operations by setting work schedules, assigning tasks, cross-training staff, and tracking departmental deadlines.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, promoting CBRE’s RISE values and influencing others through leadership and collaboration.
• Solve complex technical and operational challenges with a strategic and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Recognize and address the broader impact of decisions across the department, driving continuous improvement in methods, processes, and standards.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 5–8 years of relevant experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Facility Management certification (e.g., IFMA, BOMA) is preferred.
• Proven experience in budget management, including accruals, deferrals, and variance reporting.
• Demonstrated success in staffing, training, development, coaching, performance management, and retention strategies.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and effectively, while setting expectations and resolving challenges.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and align operational goals across roles and functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related applications.
• Solid understanding of financial and operational math, including percentages, fractions, and other calculations.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.