CBRE Facilities Manager - Northeast/Cape Cod Region

Ifmaboston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager for the Northeast/Cape Cod Region to manage building operations for a logistics client. The role involves supervising staff, overseeing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of building systems.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary between $110,000 and $115,000 annually along with a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of all building systems.
• Current driver's license.
• 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Facility Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building operations and maintenance for facilities.
• Manage staff and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate facility repairs and maintenance.
• Prepare and manage capital budgets and projects.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS (SI7)

Job description

CBRE Facilities Manager - Northeast/Cape Cod Region

Job Posting May. 12, 2026

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 part of the Facilities Management function 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:

• Will travel roughly 40% of the work week and work from a home office the remainder of the time. Minimal overnight travel required.
• Will drive either a personal vehicle or a rental car with mileage and toll reimbursement.
• Manage the facilities for a logistics client.
• Provide formal supervision to 1 employee. 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:

• Solid understanding of all building systems and a mechanical aptitude.
• Current driver's license.
• Background in CMMS (currently using SI7 in this role).
• Strong understanding offacilities background preferred.
• Prefer someone with strong communication / soft skills.
• Ability to learn new databases quickly with an aptitude for learning proprietary databases preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 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.

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.

Disclaimer:

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

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $110,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $115,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).