Facilities Operations Leader

CBRE Asia Pacific; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm seeks a Maintenance & Operations Manager in Batu Kawan, Malaysia. This role is responsible for managing teams and overseeing mechanical and electrical operations in facilities. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree along with 5-7 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. With responsibilities spanning supervision, budget management, and client relations, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Membership in an Engineering professional body preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for mechanical and electrical operations.
• Oversee daily activities and establish work schedules.
• Support preparation of annual operating budgets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job ID

259712

Posted

05-Feb-2026

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management

Location(s)

Batu Kawan - Pulau Pinang - Malaysia

Maintenance & Operations Manager (Batu Kawan)


CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. CBRE is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realize potential in every dimension.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)


As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building.

Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from the Fortune 500 global companies to single, iconic buildings.

About The Role


As a CBRE Maintenance & Operations Manager , you will manage a team responsible for implementing, coordinating, and managing all mechanical and electrical operations for a facility, campus, or portfolio of buildings.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate 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.
• Assist team with operations and maintenance issues.
• Direct contractors, subcontractors, and engineers on the entire maintenance aspect.
• Supervise and manage the daily operation of facility controls and asset management systems.
• Enforce and merge customer engineering, maintenance standards, and requirements into the facility maintenance program and any configuration changes.
• Support preparation of annual operating budgets. Evaluate, forecast, and manage operations and maintenance costs for a specific location.
• Schedule maintenance activities complying with customer operational requirements.
• Support operational analysis of all engineering related performance metrics (KPIs).
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation.Support the undertaking of peer reviews, site assessments, and technical competence evaluations.
• Integrate with clients for reconfiguration, changes, and operational requirements.
• 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 that may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• 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.
• Membership of an Engineering related professional body i.e. CIBSE/ IEE 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.
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
  
  

Why CBRE


When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure


We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

If the above interests you, we would love to hear from you!

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