Facilities Manager

CBRE; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead on-site operations at a pet food manufacturing facility. You will oversee building operations, maintenance programs, vendor partnerships, and safety programs while guiding a team of facilities professionals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will manage budgets, capital projects, and performance metrics, ensuring production continuity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3–5 years of facilities, building operations, maintenance, or related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience leading, mentoring, developing, and managing employee performance.
• Strong knowledge of facility maintenance, building systems, and operational best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, capital projects, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and resolve complex issues.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a facilities team, providing coaching, performance management, training, and ongoing support.
• Coordinate daily facility operations, maintenance activities, and work schedules to ensure business continuity.
• Manage repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility improvement projects through technicians, contractors, and service providers.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and drive resolution of facility-related issues.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, and financial variance reporting.
• Conduct facility inspections and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Oversee environmental health and safety programs, promoting a safe and compliant workplace.
• Manage vendor contracts, procurement activities, invoicing processes, and service performance.

Skills

Facilities management

Budgeting & financial reporting

Leadership & mentoring

Operations coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related field

Job description

About The Role

Join CBRE and help deliver exceptional facility operations supporting a world-leading consumer products organization known for some of the most trusted pet nutrition and care brands. Based onsite at a pet food manufacturing facility, you will lead facilities management activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations that support production, employees, and business objectives.

About The Role

Join CBRE and help deliver exceptional facility operations supporting a world-leading consumer products organization known for some of the most trusted pet nutrition and care brands. Based onsite at a pet food manufacturing facility, you will lead facilities management activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations that support production, employees, and business objectives.

As a Facilities Manager, you will oversee building operations, maintenance programs, vendor partnerships, capital projects, and workplace safety while leading a team of facilities professionals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a facilities team, providing coaching, performance management, training, and ongoing support.
• Coordinate daily facility operations, maintenance activities, and work schedules to ensure business continuity.
• Manage repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility improvement projects through technicians, contractors, and service providers.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and drive resolution of facility-related issues.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, and financial variance reporting.
• Conduct facility inspections and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Oversee environmental health and safety programs, promoting a safe and compliant workplace.
• Manage vendor contracts, procurement activities, invoicing processes, and service performance.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of facilities, building operations, maintenance, or related experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience leading, mentoring, developing, and managing employee performance.
• Strong knowledge of facility maintenance, repairs, building systems, and operational best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, capital projects, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and resolve complex issues.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.

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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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $90,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $100,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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).