North Asia Cluster Lead

CBRE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commercial real estate services firm in Singapore is seeking a North Asia Cluster Lead. You'll manage facilities management services for a property, supervising staff and overseeing budgets. The ideal candidate has 8-12 years of relevant experience and a strong leadership background. This role requires expertise in operational problem-solving and team management.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in facilities management.
• Experience in staffing, coaching, and performance management.
• Ability to lead discussions and resolve operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and monitor training and development.
• Manage team activities and set work schedules.
• Oversee budget reports for property management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office products

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

North Asia Cluster Lead

Job ID

223486

Posted

04-Jun-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Shanghai - Shanghai - China, Singapore - Singapore

About the Role:

As a CBRE Facilities Director, you will serve as the primary client contact for the delivery of facilities management services to a small to medium-sized property.

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.

• 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.

• Review the client's strategic plans for appropriate staffing levels to meet expectations.

• Manage capital project and operating budget reports for a singular property.

• Create action plans to improve financial positions. Manage negotiations for contract services.

• Meet with the client management team and appropriate departments to discuss, resolve and discrepancies.

• Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.

• Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.

• Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Facility Management certification preferred.

• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.

• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.

• Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global lead in commercial real estate service 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 realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

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