Facilities Manager, Data Centre Operations & Projects

CBRE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group retirement program

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Facilities Manager to lead a team responsible for operating and maintaining a portfolio of buildings. You will coordinate with clients, tenants, and contractors to ensure reliable facilities services and adherence to budgets.

The role focuses on developing maintenance strategies, managing capital budgets, and driving continuous improvements while complying with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Progressive facilities maintenance and operations management experience in complex environments.
• Knowledge of project management principles including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and change management.
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with CMMS and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day FM services including facility operations and maintenance.
• Meets with clients to discuss facility enhancements and asset plans.
• Develops maintenance programs, reports, and budgets; monitors expenditures and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Contractor coordination

Change management

Microsoft Office

Education

PMP designation

LEED certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About The Role

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized buildings.

This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Clients, Tenants, and Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

What You’ll Do

• Oversees day-to-day FM Services, including facility operations and maintenance
• Meets with client to discuss facility enhancements, capital expenditures, asset plans, etc.
• Anticipates short and long-term client needs and develops options for consideration.
• Applies processes, procedures and protocols to diverse client situations.
• Develops monthly reports and comprehensive business plans for facility considering performance objectives to meet requirements.
• Monitors/analyzes and reports on facility results relative to deliverables.
• Develops/implements maintenance and operations goals/objectives consistent with Project Agreement requirements, good industry practices and applicable municipal, provincial and federal legislative requirements.
• Develops appropriate systems/processes to ensure effective/efficient facility operations.
• Participates in developing/implementing minor works and capital budgets; monitors expenditures, variance analysis and reporting; takes corrective action as required.
• Manages recruitment, mentoring, coaching and professional development of staff; supervises staff; provides work direction/assignment of duties to meet operational requirements; establishes performance plan/individual goals with staff and reviews performance; identifies training/educational requirements as needed.
• Investigates work issues and/or staff performance issues and initiates appropriate disciplinary action.
• Oversees development/continuous improvement of maintenance programs; applies planning/scheduling techniques and risk-mitigation strategies to ensure effective delivery of preventive, predictive and responsive maintenance; ensures appropriate use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Procures/manages work of external service providers directly or through subordinate supervisor; negotiates/monitors contractual agreements for specialized maintenance, purchased services, and renovation work as required.
• Liaises with stakeholders for renovation and/or maintenance projects, and coordinates activities of staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure requirements are met and facility impacts are minimized.
• Oversees development/improvement of policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with applicable codes, regulations and standards; ensures compliance by employees and external service providers; collaborates with and provides technical and logistical support to client.
• Leads the planning, execution, and close-out of facility infrastructure projects, including electrical, mechanical, cooling, security, and building systems upgrades, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and with minimal impact to critical operations.
• Acts as the primary site liaison for client-led and landlord/vendor-led projects, coordinating activities among internal teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and operational requirements.
• Manages project-related change control processes, risk assessments, method of procedures (MOPs), and planned maintenance activities to minimize operational risk and ensure continuous availability of critical infrastructure.
• Oversees project commissioning, testing, validation, and turnover activities, ensuring all documentation, training, operating procedures, and asset records are completed and incorporated into facility maintenance programs and CMMS.
• Develops project schedules, monitors milestones, tracks budgets and key performance indicators, and provides regular project status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to clients and senior management.

What You’ll Need

• 7-10 years progressive facilities maintenance and operations management experience in complex, mission-critical environment; LEED certification an asset.
• Additional qualifications such as a Skilled Trade ticket are an asset.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading facility infrastructure, capital renewal, fit-up, renovation, or mission-critical projects within commercial real estate, healthcare, industrial, or data centre environments.
• Experience supporting projects involving critical building systems such as UPS, generators, electrical distribution, HVAC/cooling systems, BMS, or other mission-critical infrastructure within a data centre or similarly critical environment preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, contractor coordination, commissioning, and change management; PMP designation or equivalent considered an asset.
• Knowledge of facility operations/maintenance is preferred; knowledge/understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Act, building codes/standards/regulations, and building systems an asset.
• Advanced level computer skills (such as Microsoft Office suite, ERP systems, etc.).
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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 being offered for the Facilities Manager role is up to 115k annually. The compensation provided to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: Group Retirement Program, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance and more. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within CBRE

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.

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