Facilities Manager

CBRE; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee building operations and maintenance for multiple retail sites in Northwest Michigan. The role is 50% remote work and 50% travel to sites, with a focus on operations, safety, budgeting, and vendor coordination.

You will lead a small team, manage capital projects and budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining strong client relationships. A degree and FM certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license required; Facility Management certification preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, development, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with analytical thinking.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage daily team activities, set schedules and deadlines.
• Coordinate facility repairs and maintenance with vendors and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and resolve issues.
• Prepare capital projects, budgets and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections and suggest improvements.
• Oversee safety procedures and environmental health practices.
• Review vendor quotes and manage procurement for projects.
• Provide training on maintenance and safety best practices.
• Lead by example in line with CBRE RISE values.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Facilities operations

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Facility Management certification

Job description

About the Role

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage building operations and maintenance for a financial sector client. This role will oversee multiple retail sites throughout Northwest Michigan. The role is 50% remote work from home and 50% travel to these sites.

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

• 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?

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.

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 has 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).