Facilities Manager Soft service

CBRE; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in George Town, Malaysia, seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee facility operations and maintain stakeholder relationships. The role involves managing a small team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supporting financial management. Candidates must have significant experience in facilities management and strong communication skills. This position offers valuable experience and exposure to world-class facilities management services.

Benefits

Career experience with a high-profile corporate client

Access to training and wellbeing programs

Corporate discounts and social events

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in operational facilities management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Forge strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Oversee facility management operations.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Skills

Operational facilities management

Communication skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Technical ability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

CMMS

Job description

Facilities Manager – Facilities Management

CBRE is the world's leading and largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, servicing over 90% of the world’s Fortune 100 companies. Our Global Workplace Solutions division (GWS) is comprised of the best and brightest industry professionals, at the forefront of innovation, and highly invested in the development and unique needs of our diverse employees and global clients.

The role

Reporting to the APAC Director, the Facilities Manager will lead a team of two Workplace Experience staff and will be responsible for managing the workplace and ensuring a strong, collaborative relationship with key stakeholders. This includes overseeing day-to-day operations, vendor management, service delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives to create a safe, efficient, and engaging work environment that aligns with the client’s business needs and culture.

Responsibilities

• Forge strong relationships with stakeholders, including local end users, management, CBRE leadership, regional clients, service providers, vendors, and landlords.
• Lead a team of two talented individuals based in Sydney and Melbourne.
• Support your team's growth and development, providing them with exciting opportunities.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of facility management operations, from hard to soft services.
• Keep a close eye on expenses, raising purchase orders, and approving invoices.
• Take charge of end-to-end project management for minor works and extra projects across various locations.
• Collaborate closely with project management leadership to ensure timely delivery and meet deadlines.
• Own front of house operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and a well-manned front desk.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment, adhering to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and policies.
• Ensure contractor compliance with OH&S obligations, including site inductions, insurances, and permits to work.

Qualifications

• Bring at least 5 years of experience in operational facilities management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous management experience would be highly desirable. Strong interest in leading a team is a must.
• Ability to build strong business relationships, trust and rapport.
• Strong financial acumen with calculating and estimating cost, assisting with budget development of site and managing costs against budget.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Experience with CMMS, Work Order Management and other related enterprise systems.
• Strong technical ability, quickly picking up new systems and processes.

Benefits

• Valuable career experience working with a high-profile corporate client.
• Access to training, mentoring, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts and social events.
• Exposure to world-class facilities management services.

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your up to date resume for consideration, and note that due to high volumes of applications only suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

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