Facilities Manager - MEP Background Required

CBRE; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager for a two-building campus in Hackettstown, NJ, totaling ~600,000 sq ft of manufacturing and admin space. On-site leadership will oversee operations, maintenance, and performance, building strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage budgets, safety programs, vendor performance, and capital projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence within a complex industrial and office environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial facilities operations and vendor performance.
• Demonstrated leadership overseeing onsite teams and coaching.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3–5 years facilities management experience acceptable.
• Experience creating and monitoring operating and capital budgets; financial controls.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client/vendor collaboration.
• Strong problem solving and decision making; ability to influence outcomes.
• MEP systems knowledge and building infrastructure understanding.
• Proficiency with MS Office; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills for budgets, percentages, and metrics.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility maintenance, repairs, and projects with vendors and service providers.
• Build and maintain client relationships; act as primary contact for facilities matters.
• Plan and manage capital and operating projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets; pursue cost optimization.
• Conduct routine facility inspections; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee EH&S programs to promote a safe workplace.
• Manage vendor contracts and invoicing; review proposals and expenditures.
• Deliver training on facility operations, safety, and best practices.
• Provide leadership to facility staff: planning, development, performance management, onboarding.
• Lead by example and model CBRE's RISE values to drive collaboration.
• Leverage cross-functional collaboration to support objectives and excellence.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day operational challenges; implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Budgeting

Vendor management

MEP knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

3–5 years facilities experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

About the Role:

Step into a leadership opportunity where each day bringsnew challenges and the chance to make a meaningful impact! As a CBRE FacilitiesManager, you will support one of our clients in the Industrial & Logisticssector on a two-building campus in Hackettstown, NJ, totaling approximately600,000 square feet of manufacturing and administrative space. Based on-site with the client, you'll play akey role in ensuring operational excellence while building strong partnershipswith client stakeholders.

In this highly visible role, you'll lead a dedicated teamresponsible for the seamless operation, maintenance, and performance of thefacilities while delivering an exceptional client and occupant experience. From overseeing daily operations and vendorperformance to driving continuous improvement initiatives, you'll help ensurethe workplace remains safe, efficient, and aligned with business objectives.

Your mission? Tocreate an environment where people, processes, and facilities perform at theirbest through strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and a commitmentto service excellence.

This role is part of our Facilities Management function,where we go beyond the basics. You'll be at the center of daily operations,partnering closely with the client, Property Management, landlords, vendors,and key stakeholders to deliver best-in-class facilities services across acomplex manufacturing and office environment.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and oversee facility maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects performed by vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure quality, compliance, and timely completion.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a key point of contact for facility-related matters and leading discussions to resolve outstanding issues and concerns.

• Plan, execute, and manage capital and operating projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgets, and timelines.

• Develop, administer, and monitor operating and capital budgets, providing financial oversight and identifying opportunities for cost optimization.

• Conduct routine facility inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and asset performance.

• Oversee environmental health and safety programs and procedures to promote a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace.

• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and invoicing processes, including reviewing and approving proposals, quotes, and expenditures for parts, labor, and services.

• Deliver training and guidance on facility operations, maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and best practices to support team effectiveness and compliance.

• Provide leadership and direct supervision to facility staff, including workforce planning, employee development, performance management, coaching, recruiting, and onboarding.

• Lead by example and demonstrate behaviors aligned with CBRE's RISE values, fostering collaboration and influencing stakeholders to achieve shared goals and successful outcomes.

• Leverage expertise in facilities management and cross-functional collaboration to support departmental objectives and drive operational excellence.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex operational challenges, implementing effective solutions and continuously improving processes and systems.

What You'll Need:

• Provenexperience managing commercial facilities, including day-to-day operations,maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, and vendor performance management.

• Demonstratedleadership experience overseeing onsite teams, including setting performanceexpectations, providing coaching and development, conducting performanceevaluations, and fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.

• Bachelor'sdegree preferred, with 3–5 years of relevant facilities management experience.An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Avalid driver's license is required. Facilities Management certification (e.g.,FMP, CFM) is preferred.

• Experiencedeveloping, managing, and monitoring operating and capital budgets, with astrong understanding of financial controls and cost management practices.

• Excellentinterpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills, with theability to effectively collaborate with clients, vendors, and cross-functionalteams.

• Strongproblem-solving and decision-making abilities, including the capacity tonavigate complex situations, resolve issues, and influence positive outcomes.

• Workingknowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and buildinginfrastructure.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and related businessapplications, with strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn newsystems quickly.

• Highlyorganized with strong attention to detail, effective prioritization skills, anda proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

• Demonstratedability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within ateam environment.

• Stronganalytical and mathematical skills, including the ability to interpret data,prepare budgets, calculate percentages and financial metrics, and supportbusiness decision-making.

• Mustbe authorized to work in the United States without current or futuresponsorship requirements.

Why CBRE?

• Competitive Benefits: CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.

• Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.

• Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company.

New Jersey Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $110,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affiirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)