EOI: Facilities Manager - Industrial (Melaka)

CBRE Asia Pacific; Ayer Keroh; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee a team and ensure efficient building operations for multiple facilities in Melaka. This role requires significant leadership skills, with responsibilities including staff management, facility maintenance coordination, and budget oversight. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience managing industrial facilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience managing industrial facilities.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Facility Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff training and development.
• Coordinate facility repairs and maintenance.
• Prepare capital projects and operating budgets.
• Conduct facility inspections and ensure quality assurance.
• Manage vendor relationships and invoicing procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Facility management

Budget management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job ID: 218454

Posted: 12-Sep-2025

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s): Alor Gajah - Melaka - Malaysia, Batu Berendam - Melaka - Malaysia, Kampung Ayer Keroh - Melaka - Malaysia

Work Location: Batu Berendam, Melaka

Job Function: Property & Facilities Management / Facilities Management

Overview

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for providing overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized buildings. This role is part of the Facilities Management functional area, focusing on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets and providing support to the Property Managers regarding repairs and investment plans.

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, cross-train staff, set and track 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 and 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 CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how it 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 5-8 years of relevant experience in managing industrial facility. 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 staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated 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 with ability to calculate percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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