Facilities Leader: Operations, Budgets & Projects

cw; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 153,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance programs

Paid time off

Unpaid time off

Competitive pay

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a qualified Facilities Manager in Stamford, CT to lead daily facility operations, manage budgets and contracts, and drive service excellence across multiple properties.

The role emphasizes vendor management, safety compliance, and continuous process improvements while coordinating with stakeholders to meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related field.
• 5–7 years of commercial high-rise, campus, or property portfolio management experience.
• Experience with critical system environments preferred.
• CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred.
• CFM/IFMA/BOMA certifications or related training recommended.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations including custodial, life-safety, engineering, site services and general maintenance.
• Manage contracts; ensure regular reviews, bid processes, and invoice alignment with pricing.
• Supervise maintenance programs for interior and exterior property conditions.
• Coordinate budget, contracts, expenditures, and purchase orders for facilities.
• Develop annual budgets, reforecasts, and long-term capital plans.
• Hire, train, and motivate facility personnel; conduct evaluations.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership

Teamwork Orientation

Relationship Management

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration

Tools

CMMS/Work Order Management

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a qualified Facilities Manager in Stamford, CT to lead daily facility operations, manage budgets and contracts, and drive service excellence across multiple properties.

The role emphasizes vendor management, safety compliance, and continuous process improvements while coordinating with stakeholders to meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.