Facilities Manager: Lead Maintenance & Building Ops

CBRE Group, Inc.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to oversee day-to-day facilities operations for one or more commercial buildings in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and coordinate with external contractors to ensure uptime and safety.

The role emphasizes supervising maintenance staff, optimizing energy usage, and maintaining client relationships while aligning with CBRE RISE values and corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license required – MVR will be conducted.
• Experience staffing, training, and retaining technical facilities personnel.
• Facility Management certification or standard building engineering certification preferred.
• Deep knowledge of large-scale backup power systems, chillers, and building automation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to facilities maintenance employees.
• Monitor technical training and professional development programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and operations coaching.
• Oversee recruiting for skilled commercial facilities technicians.
• Schedule and manage shift activities.
• Establish work schedules and cross-training plans.
• Set and track department and SLA deadlines.
• Mentor and coach onsite maintenance staff as needed.
• Coordinate building systems maintenance with external contractors.
• Maintain client relationships regarding facility uptime and incidents.
• Manage capital projects, operational budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections following safety standards.
• Suggest operational efficiencies for energy usage.
• Manage environmental health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures.
• Review contractor quotes for parts and labor.
• Lead training on maintenance workflows and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Training

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Facility Management Certification

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to oversee day-to-day facilities operations for one or more commercial buildings in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and coordinate with external contractors to ensure uptime and safety.

The role emphasizes supervising maintenance staff, optimizing energy usage, and maintaining client relationships while aligning with CBRE RISE values and corporate objectives.