Facilities Manager

CBRE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE, based in New York City, seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations for a premier workplace occupying about 500,000 square feet across nine floors in a landmark Manhattan skyscraper.

You will build programs, develop high-performing teams, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and deliver an exceptional workplace experience including a commercial café and kitchen operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and related facilities management experience will also be considered.
• Experience leading facilities management operations within a large corporate, technology, hospitality, or commercial office environment.
• Proven success implementing new programs, processes, and teams in a growing or evolving workplace setting.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, identifying cost savings, and presenting financial results to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise managing third‑party vendors, service contracts, and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret floor plans and collaborate on workplace planning and occupancy initiatives.
• Experience mentoring technicians and guiding maintenance operations through technical and operational challenges.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen or food service equipment maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with ServiceNow CMMS, Coupa, and financial management systems such as Adaptive preferred. Power BI or analytics reporting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive facilities management program for a large-scale corporate workplace.
• Lead, coach, and develop an onsite facilities team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.
• Manage daily building operations, maintenance activities, and workplace services across a multi‑floor campus environment.
• Oversee third‑party vendor relationships, service performance, contract compliance, and procurement activities.
• Prepare, manage, and present monthly operating budgets, financial reports, forecasts, and cost‑savings initiatives to client leadership.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and support maintenance planning for building systems, workplace amenities, and kitchen equipment.
• Review floor plans and space utilization data to support workplace planning, projects, and operational decision‑making.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge‑sharing to technicians and service partners while ensuring quality, safety, and operational standards are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Vendor management

Workplace planning

Maintenance operations

Mentoring technicians

Power BI/analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

ServiceNow CMMS

Coupa

Adaptive

Power BI

Job description

About the Role:

CBRE is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations for a premier workplace occupied by one of the world's most innovative professional networking and technology organizations. Based full-time in a landmark Manhattan skyscraper in the heart of New York City, this role will oversee approximately 500,000 square feet across nine floors, including a vibrant workplace environment featuring a commercial café and kitchen operation.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic facilities leader who enjoys building programs from the ground up, developing high-performing teams, driving financial performance, and delivering an exceptional workplace experience. The successful candidate will manage a team, while serving as a trusted advisor to the client and vendor partners.

What You’ll Do:

• Build, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive facilities management program for a large-scale corporate workplace.
• Lead, coach, and develop an onsite facilities team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.
• Manage daily building operations, maintenance activities, and workplace services across a multi‑floor campus environment.
• Oversee third‑party vendor relationships, service performance, contract compliance, and procurement activities.
• Prepare, manage, and present monthly operating budgets, financial reports, forecasts, and cost‑savings initiatives to client leadership.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and support maintenance planning for building systems, workplace amenities, and kitchen equipment.
• Review floor plans and space utilization data to support workplace planning, projects, and operational decision‑making.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge‑sharing to technicians and service partners while ensuring quality, safety, and operational standards are achieved.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and related facilities management experience will also be considered.
• Experience leading facilities management operations within a large corporate, technology, hospitality, or commercial office environment.
• Proven success implementing new programs, processes, and teams in a growing or evolving workplace setting.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, identifying cost savings, and presenting financial results to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise managing third‑party vendors, service contracts, and performance metrics.
• Ability to interpret floor plans and collaborate on workplace planning and occupancy initiatives.
• Experience mentoring technicians and guiding maintenance operations through technical and operational challenges.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen or food service equipment maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with ServiceNow CMMS, Coupa, and financial management systems such as Adaptive preferred. Power BI or analytics reporting experience is a plus.

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 $110,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $130,000 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.

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)