Facilities Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off: 15 days

11 holidays

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a team responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of a facility or portfolio of buildings.

The role supports Property Managers with repairs and investment planning, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. The incumbent will supervise staff, manage schedules, and coordinate with technicians and vendors to deliver reliable facilities services.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise facility teams to deliver operations and maintenance.
• Coach staff, conduct evaluations, and support performance improvement.
• Develop and manage staffing plans, hiring, and training.
• Oversee budgets, cost control, and capital project planning.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and lead performance reviews and development.
• Schedule daily team activities, assign tasks, and track deadlines.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain client relationships and address facility issues.
• Prepare budgets, capital projects, and variance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Performance evaluations

Budgeting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Facility Management certification

Job description

About the Role:

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 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.
• 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:

• 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?

CBRE provides medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) from your start date including 15 days of PTO and 11 holidays.

Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.

Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company!

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.