Facilities Manager - Level 1

Manpower, Inc.; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager in Burr Ridge, IL to lead the facilities operations team.

The role supports maintenance staff, vendors, contractors, and client stakeholders, driving proactive problem-solving and organizational excellence. Responsibilities include supervising personnel, scheduling activities, coordinating repairs and projects, managing budgets, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in facilities management or related leadership.
• Valid driver's license; Facility Management Certification preferred.
• Experience staffing, recruiting, coaching, and retention programs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to handle sensitive situations and drive performance.
• Excellent budgeting and financial analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees, including recruiting, training, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating performance.
• Schedule daily team activities, manage work orders, set priorities and cross-train staff.
• Coordinate facility repairs, maintenance, vendors, and capital projects for quality and cost efficiency.
• Maintain client relationships, conduct inspections, ensure compliance and safety programs.
• Prepare operating budgets, procurement activities, vendor contracts, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Staffing

Coaching

Education

FMA/FMP/CFM cert

Job description

Our client, a leading commercial real estate services company, is seeking a Facilities Manager to join their team. As a Facilities Manager, you will be part of the Facilities Operations team supporting maintenance staff, vendors, contractors, and client stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a proactive problem-solving mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Burr Ridge, IL
Pay Range: $37- $40/hr

What's the Job?

• Provide formal supervision to employees, including recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Schedule and manage daily team activities, assign work orders, establish priorities, track deadlines, and cross-train staff to support operational needs.
• Coordinate facility repairs, preventative maintenance, vendors, contractors, and capital improvement projects while ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships, conduct facility inspections, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage environmental health and safety programs.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, variance reports, procurement activities, vendor contracts, invoicing, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

What's Needed?

• 3-5 years of facilities management, building operations, maintenance supervision, or related leadership experience.
• Valid driver's license required; Facility Management Certification (FMA/FMP/CFM) preferred.
• Experience with staffing, recruiting, employee development, coaching, performance management, and retention programs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive situations, resolve issues, and drive team performance.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, budgeting, and financial skills with the ability to perform advanced mathematical and operational calculations.

What's in it for Me?

• Competitive compensation of $38 - $47/hr.
• Opportunity to lead facility operations for a respected industry leader.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within facilities and property management.
• Exposure to capital projects, vendor management, budgeting, and strategic facility operations.
• Collaborative team environment focused on operational excellence, safety, and professional development.