Assistant Facilities Manager - R&D Facility

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

13 Paid Holidays

On-Site Dining Options

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to oversee operations of a large pharmaceutical research and manufacturing campus. You will lead a team of facilities specialists, manage preventive maintenance, and coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure compliant, reliable building systems.

This role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and operational excellence in a highly controlled environment, with opportunities to drive continuous improvements and report on performance to CBRE

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 5–8 years related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CMMS/SAP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to explain complex concepts.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the unionized employees to ensure optimum performance.
• Coordinate and manage the team’s daily activities with other departments.
• Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Serve as the point of contact for escalated communications between landlord, tenants, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, regulations, cGxP procedures, and documentation practices.
• Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment.
• Review work order data and present performance/status reports to management.
• Monitor team performance using monthly metrics.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain relationships with the client and strive for customer objectives.
• Lead by example in CBRE RISE values.

Skills

CMMS/SAP

Microsoft Office

Math skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role:

As an Assistant Facilities Manager at CBRE, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of a high-profile pharmaceutical research and manufacturing campus. This complex environment spans multiple buildings and more than 1.7 million square feet of office, laboratory, and manufacturing space.

In this role, you will lead and support a team of skilled facilities specialists responsible for operating and maintaining building systems within tightly controlled operating parameters. You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, coordinate corrective repairs, and help ensure the continuous performance of a wide range of industrial and critical building systems.

Success in this position requires strong collaboration and communication, as you will work closely with the client, vendors, and contractors to manage day-to-day building operations and support long-term facility needs. This role sits within CBRE’s Facilities Management function, which focuses on maximizing asset performance while supporting Property Management on repairs, capital improvements, and investment planning.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Unlimited PTO
• 13 Paid Holidays
• On-Site Dining Options

This is an excellent opportunity for a facilities leader who thrives in technically demanding environments and enjoys leading teams in mission-critical operations.

What You’ll Do:

Supervise the unionized employees to ensure optimum performance.

Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities with other departments within the client's facility.

Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.

Point of contact for escalated communications between landlord, tenants, and service providers by ensuring all procedures, policies, and reporting formats are understood, and implemented.

Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, cGxP procedures, specifications, and documentation practices.

Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment.

Review data from work order reports and create and present performance and progress status reports to management.

Approve work order reports and suggest improvements to efficiency.

Monitor the team's performance using objective metrics reported monthly.

Resolve complex problems and identify appropriate approaches to existing solutions to accomplish team objectives.

Proactively evaluate current and future services, support and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Ensure personal and team outcomes have a positive impact on customer objectives.

Maintain key relationships with client.

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

Guide team through the application of basic knowledge of practices and procedures.

Work to build consensus.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift leader or supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge of CMMS/SAP systems and pharmaceutical experience are both a plus.

Valid driver's license required.

Indepth understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function and basic knowledge of related job functions required.

Requires the ability to explain complex concepts or sensitive information.

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

Excellent organizational skills with a master- level inquisitive mindset.

• Exceptional math skills. Ability to calculate sophisticated figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
• Unlimited PTO for this role! PLUS 13 Holidays
• Internal advancement available after 6 month mark
• Competitive Pay

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.