Facilities Manager - Life Science

CBRE; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee operations for a portfolio of buildings and manage a team of staff and contractors. The role focuses on day-to-day building operations, safety, and project delivery in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership, budgeting, and vendor management skills, plus a valid driver’s license. A professional certification in facilities management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of degree, combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Facility Management certification preferred and valid driver’s license required.
• Experience and skills in staffing, training, development, coaching, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees, oversee training and evaluations.
• Schedule and manage daily activities; set work schedules and deadlines.
• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance with vendors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets and variances.
• Perform facility inspections and suggest operational efficiencies or upgrades.
• Oversee environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Review vendor quotes for procurement of parts, services, and labor.
• Conduct training on maintenance, repairs, and safety practices.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day‑to‑day operational issues.

Skills

Driver's license

Leadership

Staff development

Coaching and performance

Budgeting

Analytical math

Education

Bachelor's degree

Facility Management certification

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.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. 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).