Senior Facilities Manager - Premium Commercial Assets

CBRE; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Canberra is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead two prime commercial towers in the CBD for a major national client. You will oversee all building services, drive asset performance and ensure cost-effective operation and maintenance.

Reporting to the Portfolio Director, you will manage essential fire safety, mechanical and electrical services, BMCS, and capital works while delivering strong tenant engagement and environmental performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Facilities Manager in a premium portfolio.
• Trade background in Mechanical or Electrical services preferred.
• Sound ESG and WHS knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to multitask.
• Experience in capital works and tenancy fit outs.
• Familiarity with MS Office and BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage services supporting building environments and specialist providers.
• Oversee operating expenditure and cost-effective maintenance.
• Manage capital works and tenancy fit outs as required.
• Carry out building inspections and action findings.
• Monitor and improve environmental performance.
• Deliver excellent tenant stakeholder communications.
• Provide guidance to client on technical matters.

Skills

Facilities management

Mechanical services

Electrical services

Project management

WHS knowledge

ESG knowledge

Tools

BMCS

BMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career opportunity working for a Global Leader in Property
Lead facilities operations for a premium commercial portfolio
Canberra | Ngambri | Land of the Ngunnawal people

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our Property Management team in Canberra, working with a major national institutional client.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the facilities management of two prime commercial towers in the CBD. This is a high-profile portfolio where your technical expertise will directly influence asset performance and client outcomes.

Reporting to the Portfolio Director, and fully supported by our high performing team, you will be responsible for the efficient, cost-effective operation, maintenance and development of all building services within the assets.

Here's a snapshot of your day;

• Manage services supporting building environments and specialist service providers including but not limited to essential fire safety systems, mechanical services, BMCS, UPS, Emergency Power Generation systems, critical environments, and hydraulic services.
• Manage operating expenditure and ensure efficient, sustainable and cost-effective maintenance and operation of all plant and equipment
• Manage Capital works and tenancy fit outs as required
• Carry out building inspections and action findings.
• Monitor, report and improve the Environmental performance of the asset
• Deliver superior customer service and develop key tenant stakeholder engagement by providing effective and timely communications to our Tenants and Stakeholders
• Provide guidance and recommendations to our Client on technical and operational matters

Key strengths and experience you'll need to be successful;

• Demonstrated experience as a Commercial Facilities Manager
• Trade background in either Mechanical or Electrical services and project management experience is preferred but not essential
• Sound ESG and WHS knowledge and experience
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Proven experience in managing services supporting critical environments
• Experience in managing Capital works and tenancy fit outs
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft packages and BMS systems

So, what's in it for you?

• Structured career development to support you and explore your learning potential and career goals
• A range of benefits and discounts through our corporate partners including wellness programmes, salary sacrificing, novated leasing, insurance discounts.
• You’ll form an integral part of an enormously successful team who outperform in the market year on year

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our 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. We welcome all applicants.

We are striving to remove barriers and improve the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.

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.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.