Senior Facilities Manager, on-site jobs in United States
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CBRE · 4 hours ago

Senior Facilities Manager, on-site

CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, and they are seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of approximately 28 office facilities. This role involves ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing daily operations and fostering strong client and vendor relationships.

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Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate facility repairs, maintenance, and operational improvements by partnering with technicians, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely and high-quality service
Oversee large scale and high-profile projects in collaboration with Project Management, ensuring effective planning, preparation, and execution
Manage operating budgets and variance reports to ensure accuracy, fiscal discipline, and alignment with organizational objectives
Conduct facility inspections and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while maintaining high standards of quality assurance
Develop and enforce environmental health and safety procedures tailored to the needs of each facility
Provide 24/7 emergency support across the regional portfolio, responding to severe weather events, natural disasters, and other incidents that disrupt business operations
Resolve complex technical and operational challenges with a strategic, solutions-oriented approach
Achieve KPIs and key deliverables by meeting deadlines and utilizing CBRE systems, data, and tools to drive strong performance
Build and maintain vendor relationships, oversee invoicing, and review and approve purchase orders for parts, services, and labor
Foster strong client relationships through proactive communication, regular meetings, and timely issue resolution
Apply broad business and technical expertise to align facilities operations with departmental goals and cross functional initiatives
Drive continuous improvement by recognizing the broader impact of decisions and implementing enhanced methods, processes, and standards
Provide formal supervision, including performance evaluations, coaching, training, and development planning
Manage daily team operations by scheduling work, assigning tasks, cross training staff, and monitoring departmental deadlines
Serve as a mentor and role model, promoting CBRE’s RISE values and cultivating a collaborative, high performing team culture
Travel may be required up to 20%

Qualification

Facilities ManagementBudget ManagementMEP Systems KnowledgeData ManagementFacility Management CertificationMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred with 5–8 years of relevant facilities management experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience managing multiple sites remotely within a distributed portfolio
Proven experience creating, managing, and analyzing budgets, including accruals, deferrals, forecasting, and variance reporting
Ability to read, interpret, and apply commercial lease terms, including landlord/tenant responsibilities and building obligations
Strong data management experience, with the ability to collect, analyze, and leverage operational data to inform decisions and support reporting
Working knowledge of MEP systems and the ability to communicate with vendors
Willing and able to travel up to 20% to client sites across the portfolio
Demonstrated success in staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and retention
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information clearly and effectively, set expectations, and resolve challenges
Proven leadership capability with the ability to motivate teams and align operational goals across roles and functions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related applications
Excellent organizational skills with a proactive, solution oriented, and inquisitive mindset
Solid understanding of financial and operational math, including percentages, fractions, and related calculations
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

Facility Management certification (e.g., IFMA, BOMA) preferred

Benefits

401(K)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Company

Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.8B
Key Investors
Athene Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M

Leadership Team

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Adam Gallistel
Co-CEO and CIO
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Andrew Glanzman
Chief Executive Officer of CBRE’s Real Estate Investments
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