Facilities Manager

CBRE; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Retirement Program

Medical

Dental and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of buildings, ensuring maintenance, safety, and efficiency. The role emphasizes leadership, budget oversight, and strategic planning with Property Managers to optimize asset performance.

The position requires strong supervision, scheduling, and vendor management, with a focus on delivering operational excellence and value for clients in a dynamic real estate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience leading teams and managing facilities operations.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and vendor management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees; conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Schedule and manage team activities; set and track deadlines.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain client relationships and conduct meetings on facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

People leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Vendor management

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will orchestrate the seamless operation and meticulous maintenance of a facility, campus, or a diverse portfolio of small to medium-sized buildings. This pivotal role places you at the heart of our Facilities Management function, where you will be instrumental in optimizing asset performance and contributing strategically to investment and repair plans alongside Property Managers. Your leadership will ensure operational excellence, drive efficiency, and enhance the overall value of our clients' assets.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections quality assurance 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.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline 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 evident in existing systems and processes.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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

The posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization

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.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range being offered for this Facilities Manager position is between $87,000 annually and $95,000 annually. The compensation that is provided to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits:

• Group Retirement Program
• Medical
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at Via telephone at [phone] (Canada) and [phone] (U.S.)