EOI: Facilities Manager - Hamilton

CBRE; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave

Volunteer days

CBRE Cares Foundation

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager in Hamilton to oversee building operations for a portfolio of small to medium sites. You will lead a team, coordinate maintenance, and support property managers with repairs, budgets, and capital projects.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, vendor management, and delivering efficient facility operations across the account. A degree with FM experience is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Facility Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, coach performance, and manage recruitment.
• Schedule and coordinate daily team activities and training.
• Oversee facility repairs and maintenance with vendors and technicians.
• Maintain client relationships and address unresolved facility issues.
• Manage capital projects, budgets, and variance reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Review procurement quotes and contract labor for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Budgeting

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Facility Management certification

Job description

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GWS key MNC client account based in Hamilton

Plenty of opportunities to grow within the account and the business

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.

Te āheinga - The opportunity

• 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.

Mo koe - About you

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 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 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.

He aha kei roto mo koe? What’s in it for you

• We value flexibility and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing, development and performance.
• Our mission is to realise the potential in all the businesses & people we work with, so that together we can create the real estate solutions of the future.
• We are invested in the development & unique needs of our diverse employees & strive to create an inclusive environment that allows our employee to bring their full selves to work.
• A range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits and programs, corporate partnerships and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.
• We offer a range of networking groups, EBRGs and employee support programs including BE@CBRE, Womens Network, NextGen, Parents at Work Program, First Nations Employee Group, Graduate Program, and more!

About us

CBRE is the world's leading & largest commercial real estate services & investment firm; a growing & visionary organisation, comprised of the best & brightest professionals. Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses & people thrive. We work in every dimension of commercial real estate.

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help 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 full potential.

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.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.

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.

We look forward to connecting, tēnā koe – thank you. #WeAreCBRE