Senior Operations Manager

Cushman and Wakefield; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Manager - Operations to lead day-to-day facility operations across multiple properties, including maintenance, safety, and vendor contracts. The role emphasizes budget oversight, reporting, and ensuring compliance with client directives.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of facility management exposure in commercial/industrial real estate; an associate degree is required, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in facilities management, building, business or other related field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in commercial or industrial real estate with facility management experience required.
• Experience in maintenance, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management preferred.
• CMMS/Work Order Management experience is preferred.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), IFMA, BOMA certifications recommended; other engineering or technical training or certifications a plus.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints.
• Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language.
• Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring.
• Excellent computer skills; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong discipline of financial management including budgeting and forecasting.
• Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations including janitorial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance.
• Review contracts regularly and verify invoices match pricing.
• Supervise maintenance programs for interior and exterior conditions.
• Coordinate building maintenance requests and contract programs.
• Prepare budgets, monthly/quarterly financial reports, contracts, expenditures and purchase orders.
• Contribute to five-year capital budgets and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with insurance requirements and vendor contracts.
• Inspect facilities and report findings to the Facility Manager.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership

Teamwork Orientation

Relationship Management

Financial Management

Education

Associate's degree in facilities management

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CMMS/Work Order Management

Yardi

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Manager - Operations

Job Title: Senior Manager - Operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility(s) or campus, including janitorial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with C&W policies and client directives. Ensure all contracts are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as required and confirm invoices match contract pricing
• Supervise all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties
• Under the direction of the Facility Manager, respond promptly to requests for building maintenance, repairs, cleaning needs, etc. from building occupants and for the implementation of ongoing contract programs to address and resolve needs and problems
• Compile information necessary to ensure all site-specific documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time, including (and as applicable): Property Information Book, Site Operating Manual, Emergency Procedures Manual, IIPP Manual, Local Code Compliance Log, ADA Compliance Log, OSHA Log, Safety Meeting Log, Elevator Logs, Janitorial Log, Purchase Order Log, Vendor Certificates of Insurance, As-built Drawings, IIPP Manual, Paid Invoices File, General Files, Contract Files, Annual Property Conditions and Year-end Performance Report and other reports and documentation as required
• Prepares budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(s) or complex as directed
• Assist in providing information and reports necessary for the development of capital budgets for the facility. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
• Collect, analyze and prepare reports of such statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives
• Expected to be thoroughly familiar with the management contract, vendor agreements, and other building/facility contracts and all requirements contained therein
• Monitor and ensure that tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims as required
• Proactively inspect the facility, systems, rooms, common areas, etc. and report back any findings or issues to the Facility Manager

KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Technical Proficiency
3. Problem Solving/Analysis
4. Leadership
5. Teamwork Orientation
6. Relationship Management
7. Financial Management

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in facilities management, building, business or other related field required
• Bachelor's degree preferred

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in commercial or industrial real estate with facility management experience required
• Experience in maintenance, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management preferred
• CMMS/Work Order Management experience is preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications recommended; other Engineering, Business or technical training or certifications a plus
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
• Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language
• Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring
• Excellent computer and systems knowledge; Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May be required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 50-75% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location.

INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield" Experience Level Senior Level