EOI: Facilities Manager - Industrial (Melaka)

CBRE Asia Pacific; Kampung Tun Razak; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global facilities management firm is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee building operations and maintenance. You will supervise staff, coordinate repairs, and manage facility budgets. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of industrial facility management experience and strong leadership skills. This role is located in Malacca, Malaysia, offering a full-time position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees.
• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities.
• Coordinate facility repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain client relationships.
• Prepare and manage capital projects.
• Conduct facility inspections.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Advanced math skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Job ID 218454. Posted 12-Sep-2025. Role type: Full-time. Areas: 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. This role is an Expression Of Interest (EOI) to generate a talent pipeline for future potential hiring; only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Job function: Property & Facilities Management / Facilities Management.

About The Role: 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 all 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, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department 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 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 behaviors that are consistent with 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 the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult 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. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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