Facilities Director

CBRE Group, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Facilities Director to serve as the primary client contact for the Americas, overseeing manufacturing, office, and warehouse facilities. Travel about 40% is expected.

This role supports the Facilities Management function, assisting Property Managers with repairs and investment plans. You will supervise staff, manage daily operations and budgets, and lead capital projects. Strong leadership, communication skills, and MS Office proficiency are essential; bilingual

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant Facilities/FM experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; combination of experience and education considered in lieu of degree.
• Facility Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees; monitor training and development; conduct evaluations.
• Coordinate daily team activities; set schedules; cross-train staff; manage deadlines.
• Review client plans to determine staffing needs and objectives.
• Oversee capital projects and operating budgets for facilities.
• Create action plans to improve financial position and negotiate contracts.
• Lead meetings with client management to resolve issues and align priorities.
• Apply broad knowledge of multiple disciplines to improve performance.
• Model CBRE values and negotiate with partners to achieve goals.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Staff coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Facilities Director, you will serve as the primary client contact for the delivery of services for the Americas in manufacturing, office and warehouse facilities. Travel expected is 40% for this position.

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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

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