Facilities Manager

CBRE; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee building operations for a portfolio of facilities. You will supervise staff, coordinate repairs, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across sites.

The role emphasizes leadership, vendor management, and driving operational efficiency within CBRE's RISE framework. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant experience; combination of experience accepted.
• Experience in staffing, training, development, coaching, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance.
• Ability to convey sensitive information and manage performance expectations.
• Leadership to influence quality, efficiency and department effectiveness.
• Strong organizational skills and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision; conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Schedule and manage daily team activities; set deadlines and cross-train staff.
• Coordinate facility repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain client relationships and address unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections and QA for regulatory compliance; suggest improvements.
• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Oversee vendor relationships, invoicing, and quotes for parts and services.
• Conduct process and safety training and lead by example per CBRE values.
• Collaborate across teams to achieve departmental objectives and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Staff training

Facilities operations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Facility Management certification preferred

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?

Competitive Benefits

CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.

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.

Disclosures

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 $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $115,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s 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).