Facilities Manager

Colliers International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International in Austin is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, budgeting, and long-term FM strategy. You will manage vendor relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality services at a growing property portfolio.

The role requires strong financial acumen, building systems knowledge, and excellent communication skills to support owners, tenants, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in Property and Facility management.
• Strong understanding of financial reports, including variance of actual vs. budget numbers.
• Working knowledge of building systems and infrastructure.
• BS/BA degree from a university or college accredited through a Regional Accrediting Association.
• Demonstrated operational success in managing maintenance operations and vendor services.
• Proven financial and accounting knowledge and abilities.
• Superior organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills with high standards of customer service and negotiating sensitive management issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge around facility systems and operations.
• Proficient computer and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail, well organized.
• Ability to grow as the scope of the position increases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across maintenance, occupant/owner relations, and long-term FM planning.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with regulations and risk standards.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports; analyze variances.
• Lead capital planning, reporting, and project management initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to client policies, procedures, and service standards.

Skills

Facility management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Building systems

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Negotiation

General IT skills

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

General IT skills

Job description

Why Colliers?

Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Who you are

Strong client relationships are important to you. You are responsible for all day-to-day operations, including maintenance, occupant/owner relations, budgeting, capital planning, reporting, project management, emergency planning and long-term planning of the FM strategy. You will effectively manage vendor relationships; ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations; and ensure compliance with risk management standards.

You will be involved in all aspects of facility management. You will be responsible for following company and client policies & procedures, standards of service and key elements of success as defined by the client.

What you bring

• Five or more years’ experience in Property and Facility management.
• Strong understanding of financial reports, including variance of actual vs. budget numbers.
• Working knowledge and understanding of building systems and infrastructure.
• BS/BA degree from a university or college accredited through a Regional Accrediting Association.
• Demonstrated operational success in managing maintenance operations and vendor services.
• Proven financial and accounting knowledge and abilities.
• Superior organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, with strong attention to high standards of customer service and negotiating sensitive management issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge around facility systems and operations.
• Proficient computer and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail, well organized.
• An ability to grow as the scope of the position increases.

Bonus skills and experience

• RPA or CPM designation.
• Experience with facility management outsourcing and remote models.

What success looks like

• You successfully implement building maintenance and operational programs to ensure efficiency and reliability of systems while maintaining first-class operations.
• You successfully manage vendor contracts, from the inception of bid process through transition and routine interaction as the scope of work is performed.
• You effectively develop and maintain strong relationships with property owners, tenants, vendors and contractors.
• You successfully to negotiate and execute on behalf of client, local vendor service contracts and services in scope.
• You are responsible for annual budget preparation and tenant reconciliations.
• You successfully manage all operations tasks. #LI-NS1 #LI-Onsite

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.