Facilities Manager: Lead Operations & Maintenance

CBRE Group, Inc.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager in Durham, NC to lead a team responsible for the operation and maintenance of a facility or portfolio of buildings. You will oversee staff, coordinate repairs, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on optimizing operations, training staff, and maintaining strong client relationships while driving efficiency and cost control across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in staffing, selection, training and mentoring staff.
• Ability to guide sensitive information and convey performance expectations.
• Strong leadership to motivate team and impact quality and efficiency.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, including basic finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees and conduct performance evaluations.
• Schedule and manage daily activities; set deadlines and cross-train staff.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain client relationships and discuss unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections and suggest improvements and upgrades.
• Oversee safety procedures and environmental health standards.
• Review vendor quotes for parts, services, and labor; manage invoicing.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Communication

Financial math

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Facility Management certification preferred

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager in Durham, NC to lead a team responsible for the operation and maintenance of a facility or portfolio of buildings. You will oversee staff, coordinate repairs, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on optimizing operations, training staff, and maintaining strong client relationships while driving efficiency and cost control across projects.