Facilities Manager (Soft Services)

CBRE Asia Pacific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific is seeking a Soft Service Facilities Manager to oversee building operations and maintenance for a portfolio of small to medium facilities. You will lead a team, coordinate repairs with technicians and contractors, and manage budgets and capital projects to ensure reliable service and compliance.

You will also supervise staff development, drive safety programs, maintain client relationships, and report on performance metrics to stakeholders while upholding CBRE RISE values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience; combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Valid driver's license required; Facility Management certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills; experience in staff performance evaluation.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and vendor contracts.
• Good organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Schedule daily activities, set work schedules, and cross-train staff.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Lead environmental health and safety procedures.
• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing; review quotes for projects.
• Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance and safety.
• Model CBRE RISE values and align with department objectives.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Performance coaching

Budgeting & resource management

Vendor management

Facilities operations

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Facility Management certification

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Soft Service 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:

• 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 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.

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