Senior Facility Manager

CBRE; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Corporate partner discounts

Wellness programmes

Job summary

CBRE in Canberra is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to lead the facilities operations for two prime CBD towers on behalf of a major national institutional client.

Reporting to the Portfolio Director, you will oversee building services, manage costs, drive ESG and WHS, and deliver exceptional tenant engagement and asset performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Facilities Manager.
• Trade background in Mechanical or Electrical services preferred.
• Solid ESG and WHS knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to juggle priorities.
• Experience with capital works and tenancy fit outs.

Responsibilities

• Manage services supporting building environments and specialist service providers, including fire safety, mechanical, BMCS, UPS, and critical environments.
• Control operating expenditure and ensure cost-effective maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Oversee capital works and tenancy fit outs as required.
• Carry out building inspections and action findings.
• Monitor and improve environmental performance of the asset.
• Provide excellent tenant stakeholder engagement and timely communications to tenants and stakeholders.
• Advise client on technical and operational matters.

Skills

Facilities management

ESG knowledge

WHS knowledge

MS Office

BMS systems

Tools

BMS systems

MS Office

Job description

• Senior Facilities Manager - Canberra CBD | Premium Commercial Assets
• 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.