Sr. Facility Manager

cw; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Munich is seeking a Senior Facility Manager to oversee daily facility operations, from maintenance and engineering to safety and tenant services.

You will lead a team, manage budgets, review vendor contracts, and drive cost‑efficiency while ensuring compliance with standards and internal policies. This role offers visibility across property operations and the chance to shape long‑term facility strategies within a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience managing commercial properties, campuses, or property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of building operations, engineering, construction, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with CMMS/Work Order Management systems.
• Industry certifications (CFM, IFMA, BOMA) are an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Yardi is a plus.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems and facility monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations, including maintenance, engineering, custodial services, life‑safety systems, and site services.
• Manage vendor contracts, ensure compliance, and review pricing and invoices.
• Supervise maintenance programs for both interior and exterior areas to ensure the property remains in excellent condition.
• Respond promptly and professionally to tenant and occupant requests, ensuring issues are resolved in line with service level agreements.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date site documentation, logs, manuals, compliance records, and operational reports.
• Prepare and review budgets, financial reports, purchase orders, and expenditures.
• Support the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑term business plans.
• Contribute to capital planning, including maintenance strategies, facility improvements, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Collect and analyze facility data to support operational decision‑making.
• Hire, train, and lead facility staff, fostering a positive and high‑performing team environment.
• Ensure compliance with management agreements, insurance requirements, and safety standards.

Skills

CMMS

Budgeting

Yardi

Building Management

Microsoft Office

Team Leadership

Vendor Management

Financial Tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

CMMS/Work Order Mgmt

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Facility Manager

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Facility Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day operations of our facility and ensure a safe, efficient, and well‑maintained environment for all occupants. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting, enjoys problem‑solving, and is confident managing both people and processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee daily facility operations, including maintenance, engineering, custodial services, life‑safety systems, and site services.
• Manage vendor contracts, ensure compliance, and review pricing and invoices.
• Supervise maintenance programs for both interior and exterior areas to ensure the property remains in excellent condition.
• Respond promptly and professionally to tenant and occupant requests, ensuring issues are resolved in line with service level agreements.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date site documentation, logs, manuals, compliance records, and operational reports.
• Prepare and review budgets, financial reports, purchase orders, and expenditures.
• Support the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑term business plans.
• Contribute to capital planning, including maintenance strategies, facility improvements, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Collect and analyze facility data to support operational decision‑making.
• Hire, train, and lead facility staff, fostering a positive and high‑performing team environment.
• Ensure compliance with management agreements, insurance requirements, and safety standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience managing commercial properties, campuses, or property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of building operations, engineering, construction, and maintenance.
• Experience with critical systems and cost‑efficiency programs is a plus.
• Familiarity with CMMS/Work Order Management systems.
• Industry certifications (CFM, IFMA, BOMA) are an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Yardi is a plus.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems and facility monitoring tools.

Work Environment

This role is based in a professional office setting and requires regular use of standard office equipment. Some travel between properties may be required, including in varying weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

The role involves regular communication, computer use, movement around the facility, and periods of stationary work (50–75%). Occasional reaching or lifting may be required.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.