Facilities Manager - CIDB Green Card (Petaling Jaya)

CBRE; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee operations in Kuala Lumpur. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience. You will manage a team, coordinate maintenance, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates must possess a CIDB Green Card and ideally have a Bachelor's Degree. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in a facilities role.
• CIDB Green Card is required.
• Experience in staffing, training, and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building operations and maintenance.
• Manage team schedules and training.
• Coordinate facility repairs with vendors and contractors.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Facilities Management certification

Job description

Facilities Manager - CIDB Green Card (Petaling Jaya)

Job ID

227903

Posted

04-Jul-2025

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Kuala Lumpur - Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia, Petaling Jaya - Selangor - Malaysia

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 job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, 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 own discipline 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:

• Must possess CIDB Green Card

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-7 years of relevant experience. 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.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)