Assistant Facilities & Operations Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; California (MO); On-site; USD 91,459,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to ensure seamless daily operations at a designated facility while delivering a high-quality workplace experience for employees, clients, guests, and vendors.

The role blends operational leadership with front-of-house responsibilities, requiring proactive problem solving, adherence to client policies, and effective communication to uphold service standards and safety across the site.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Facilities Management, Building Operations, Business, or related discipline is required; relevant on-the-job experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in commercial or industrial real estate, facilities management, building operations, or related field.
• Experience overseeing operations across soft services, workplace services, hospitality, and employee/guest-facing operations is preferred.
• Experience with CMMS/Work Order Management systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, service contracts, and vendor-supported facility operations is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across the facility, including janitorial services, life-safety systems, engineering, site services, and front-of-house operations.
• Ensure a professional employee, guest, and visitor experience through clear, courteous communication.
• Maintain front-of-house coverage during business hours and respond promptly to service requests.
• Oversee interior and exterior spaces, identify issues, and coordinate work orders or actions.
• Assist with site budgets, contracts, expenditures, and purchase orders, and support long-range capital planning.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Relationship Management

Financial Stewardship

Education

Associate’s degree in Facilities Management

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to ensure seamless daily operations at a designated facility while delivering a high-quality workplace experience for employees, clients, guests, and vendors.

The role blends operational leadership with front-of-house responsibilities, requiring proactive problem solving, adherence to client policies, and effective communication to uphold service standards and safety across the site.