Building Manager

CBRE | WTW; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Building Manager in Kuala Lumpur to oversee daily property operations, including security, housekeeping, landscaping, pest control, and M&E. The role requires 4–5 years’ relevant experience or more with a Registered Property Manager credential.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate with authorities, contractors, and occupants are essential. You will prepare monthly financial notes, manage budgets, and generate regular maintenance reports, while handling

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Property Manager with BOVAEA.
• Preference for 4–5 years’ building manager experience or equivalent.
• Candidates with 5+ years’ experience without tertiary education are welcome.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Strong and proactive problem-solving and team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations: security, housekeeping, landscaping, pest control, and M&E to ensure optimal condition.
• Attend to inquiries/complaints from occupants regarding management and maintenance.
• Ensure facilities, assets and equipment are maintained to best practice standards.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and key financial notes.
• Prepare budget estimates for operating expenditure and projected cash/annual income and expenditure budget.
• Manage service agreements and obtain quotations for repairs and maintenance.
• Liaise with local authorities, insurers, service contractors, and client representatives.
• Prepare weekly/monthly maintenance reports.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by Management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team player

Education

Registered Property Manager with BOVAEA

Job description

Reports to the Client and the Director-in-charge/Property Manager at HQ level.

Oversees the management and ensure all operational matters related to daily operation ie security, housekeeping, landscaping, pest control, mechanical and electrical item are at its best operating condition.

Attend to and act upon inquiries/complaints raised by occupants with regards to property management and maintenance related matters.

Ensuring all building facilities, assets and equipment’s are maintained to the best practise standards.

Ensure the monthly management accounts are prepared in timely manner with all key accounting reports and financial notes.

Prepare budgetary estimates of operational expenditure and projected cash/annual income and expenditure budget.

Act on breach or non-compliance of any by-laws, regulations or notices, when necessary.

Liaison with local authorities, insurer, service contractors and client’s representatives.

Preparation of weekly/monthly maintenance report.

To carry out or implement any other duties as instructed.

Management of service agreements and arranging for quotations for any repair work and other maintenance issues.

To carry out any other duties as may be directed by the Management.

Requirements

• Registered Property Manager with BOVAEA
• Graduates of other discipline are encouraged to apply
• Preferably with at least 4-5 years’ experience as Building Manager or in a similar role
• Those without tertiary education but with at least 5’ years of similar experience are also encouraged to apply
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong and critical thinking skills
• A team player who enjoys challenges and working with people

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with a global lead in leasing, sales, property management, outsourcing, and valuation. We also operate major subsidiaries including Trammell Crow Company (development), CBRE Investment Management, Industrious (flexible workplaces), and Turner & Townsend (project/program management). With over 140,000 employees in 100+ countries, CBRE is a Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized for leadership, ethics, sustainability, and diversity.