Facilities Manager

CBRE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Facilities Manager in Austin to oversee operations for two industrial facilities. You will lead a team responsible for building operations, maintenance, and safety, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and client service standards.

The role emphasizes budget management, capital project oversight, vendor coordination, and staff development within CBRE’s Facilities Management framework. On-site leadership and collaborative problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience; combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Facility Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections and pursue operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrades.
• Create environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Develop vendor relationships and oversee invoicing; review purchase orders for parts, services, and labor.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
• Provide formal supervision to employees including training, coaching, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Facilities operations

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Facility Management certification

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Facilities Manager you will manage a team responsible for overseeing building operations and maintenance for two industrial manufacturing facilities for a technology sector client. Both facilities are located in Austin, TX and are over 1 million sq ft each.

About The Role

As a CBRE Facilities Manager you will manage a team responsible for overseeing building operations and maintenance for two industrial manufacturing facilities for a technology sector client. Both facilities are located in Austin, TX and are over 1 million sq ft each. 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

• Prepare and manage large and high-profile capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest and implement operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.
• Create environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Develop vendor relationships and oversee invoicing procedures. Review and approve purchase orders for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
• Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 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 a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help 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 full potential.

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.

Disclaimer

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

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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).