Facilities Manager, on-site

CBRE, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) plan

Professional development & certs

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a large portfolio of locations, primarily onsite in Chicago. You’ll partner with clients, landlords, and vendors to maintain safe, efficient facilities while delivering exceptional service and optimizing costs.

In this visible role, you’ll oversee maintenance programs, capital projects, budgets, and compliance across multiple sites, travel to key locations, and mentor teams to uphold CBRE's standards and a superior employee/client experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial facilities and operations.
• Experience with CMMS for work orders, maintenance, assets, reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; certification preferred (FMP/CFM).
• Experience managing operating/capital budgets and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Travel ~25% to support facilities operations and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and projects by vendors and contractors.
• Build client relationships and lead discussions on facility matters.
• Plan and manage capital and operating projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets and identify cost optimizations.
• Conduct routine facility inspections for compliance and efficiency.
• Oversee EHS programs to promote a safe workplace.
• Manage vendor contracts and invoicing processes.
• Provide training on operations, safety, and best practices.
• Lead by example following CBRE's RISE values.

Skills

Relationship building

Budget management

Vendor management

Facilities operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Facilities Management certification preferred

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Step into a leadership opportunity where you can make a visible impact every day.

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you'll support a client in the financial services sector, serving as the primary facilities partner for a wealth management portfolio of approximately 180 locations across the Midwest and Western United States. While this role is based onsite with the client in Chicago (zip code: 60606), you'll oversee a geographically dispersed portfolio of smaller sites, partnering closely with client stakeholders, landlords, property managers, vendors, and service providers to ensure operational excellence.

We're looking for a customer-focused professional who thrives on building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and delivering exceptional service. In this highly visible role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, proactively addressing facility needs, coordinating maintenance and repairs, and ensuring locations remain safe, efficient, and well-maintained while supporting an outstanding employee and client experience.

What You'll Do

• Travel approximately 25% to support facilities operations and stakeholder engagement across a portfolio of wealth management locations in the Midwest and Western U.S.
• 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.
• 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:

• Proven experience managing commercial facilities, including day-to-day operations, maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, vendor relationships, contract oversight and service provider performance management.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS to manage work orders, preventative maintenance programs, asset data and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with 3–5 years of relevant facilities management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. A valid driver’s license is required. Facilities Management certification (e.g., FMP, CFM) is preferred.
• Experience developing, managing, and monitoring operating and capital budgets, with a strong understanding of financial controls and cost management practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, including the capacity to navigate complex situations, resolve issues, and influence positive outcomes.
• Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and building infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and related business applications, with strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, effective prioritization skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, including the ability to interpret data, prepare budgets, calculate percentages and financial metrics, and support business decision-making.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship 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.

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