Facilities Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a results-driven Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations of commercial facilities in Chicago, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant workplace. You will manage building systems, vendor coordination, preventive maintenance, budgets, and capital projects to support client satisfaction.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage service contracts, and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of commercial high-rise, campus or portfolio management experience.
• Experience with leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation.
• CMMS/Work Order management experience preferred.
• CFM/IFMA/BOMA certifications recommended; other training preferred.
• Ability to read construction specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Facility Manager and oversee facilities at Chicago locations.
• Supervise operations of Owner’s facilities located in Chicago, IL.
• Maintain facility management policies and records; ensure compliance with codes and directives.
• Coordinate moves and furniture changes for staff relocations.
• Initiate purchase requests, authorize expenditures within delegated authority.
• Administer service contracts; solicit bids and manage contracted services.
• Maintain work orders, space management and preventive maintenance tracking.
• Support budgeting and capital expenditure planning for facilities.
• Coordinate IT service support with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership

Teamwork Orientation

Relationship Management

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

CFM/IFMA/BOMA certifications recommended

Tools

CMMS

Work Order Management

Job description

Job Description Summary

Results-driven Facilities Manager with experience overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and performance of commercial facilities while ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment. Manage building systems, vendor relationships, preventive maintenance programs, budgets, and capital improvement projects to support operational excellence and client satisfaction. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, optimize facility performance, and deliver high-quality workplace services. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, negotiate service contracts, control operating costs, and implement continuous process improvements while maintaining exceptional customer service standards. Skilled in facility operations, project management, budget administration, CMMS systems, regulatory compliance, and vendor management.

Job Title

Facilities Manager

Job Description

The West Facility Manager (WFM) Will

• Supports the LFM with oversight of the facility(ies) for the assigned branch locations.
• Acts as back up to Lead Facility Manager in the absence of the LFM.
• Supervise and/or coordinate the operations of the Owner’s facility(ies) located in Chicago, IL.
• Maintain facility management corporate policies and records. Implement policies and procedures in accordance with Owner published directives, local codes/laws and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate personnel moves including the administration of the moving, adding or changing of the furniture to accommodate these moves.
• Initiate purchase requests, authorize expenditures and commitments that are within the limitations of delegated authority and process invoice payments.
• Administer all service contracts for locations assigned. Prepare bid specifications, solicit competitive bids and make recommendations regarding contracted services to the Owner.
• Administer and maintain work order requests, space management and preventative maintenance tracking systems.
• Supports the implementation and management of all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the facilities.
• Administer and maintain work order requests, space management and preventative maintenance tracking systems.
• Assist with and implement, upon approval, annual budgets including necessary capital expenditures for the facility (ies).
• Coordinate all service providers and furniture and equipment with internal IT service support.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the shared beliefs and values of the Owner.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Technical Proficiency
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Leadership
• Teamwork Orientation
• Relationship Management
• Financial Management

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration required

Important Experience

• A minimum of 5-7 years of commercial high-rise, campus environment, and/or property portfolio management experience required
• Experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management preferred
• Experience with critical system environments desired
• Experience in the development and implementation of programs to drive out cost inefficiencies preferred
• CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications recommended; other Engineering, Business or technical training or certifications preferred
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
• Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract languageProficient in understanding management agreements and contract language