Facilities Manager

CBRE; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

CBRE in Rockford is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee building operations for a portfolio of facilities. This role requires leading a team, managing budgets, and coordinating with vendors and clients onsite five days a week.

The ideal candidate has a background in commercial facilities management with HVAC skills, prior supervision experience, and a valid driver's license. On-site presence in Rockford is essential, with a focus on safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Facility Management certification preferred.
• Experience staffing, training, development, coaching and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees and conduct performance evaluations.
• Schedule and manage daily activities, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Coordinate facility repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain client relationships and manage capital projects and budgets.
• Perform inspections and identify operational efficiencies and upgrades.
• Oversee safety procedures and procurement processes for parts and labor.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values, influencing stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Facilities management

Mechanical/HVAC

On-site management

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Driver's license required

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.

The operating hours for this role will be M-F; 8 to 5pm with on-call requirements as needed. The candidate will be required to sit onsite in Rockford 5 days per week. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial facilities management, with an emphasis on mechanical/HVAC skillsets. Must have a prior background in managing direct reports, budgeting scope, vendor/client management, etc.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $100000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $119000 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.

• 401(K)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Vision insurance


• Discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program

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).