Facilities Manager - Wilmer, TX

CBRE; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in the United States is seeking a Facility Manager to lead a team responsible for day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance across one or more commercial buildings.

This role focuses on maximizing building uptime, mitigating operational risk, and providing strategic support for HVAC, power distribution and lifecycle plans, with flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience in commercial facility operations will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license; MVR will be conducted.
• Facility Management or standard building engineering certification preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, and retaining facilities personnel.
• Ability to handle sensitive operational data and incident reports.
• Leadership to motivate teams toward zero-downtime operational goals.
• Knowledge of large-scale backup power, chillers, and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to facilities maintenance employees.
• Monitor technical training and professional development programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and standard operations coaching.
• Oversee recruiting for skilled commercial facilities technicians.
• Schedule and manage shift activities.
• Establish work schedules and cross-training plans.
• Set and track department and SLA deadlines.
• Mentor and coach onsite maintenance staff as needed.
• Coordinate building systems maintenance with specialized external contractors.
• Maintain client relationships regarding facility uptime and operational incidents.
• Manage capital projects, operational budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections following corporate and regulatory safety standards.
• Suggest operational efficiencies for overall building energy usage.
• Manage environmental health, safety, and emergency operating procedures.
• Oversee standard vendor relationships and invoicing procedures.
• Review contractor quotes for specialized parts and maintenance labor.
• Conduct training on maintenance workflows, standard operating procedures, and safety.
• Lead by example consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence parties to reach risk management and operational agreements.
• Integrate facilities discipline with broader corporate real estate objectives.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and building monitoring issues.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & training

Incident reporting & communication

Operations management

Problem solving

Building systems knowledge

Building automation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Facility Management certification preferred

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Backup Power Systems

Chillers

Job description

About The Role

As a Facility Manager, you will manage a team responsiblefor overseeing day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance for one ormore commercial buildings. This job is a part of the Facilities Managementfunctional area, focusing on maximizing building uptime, mitigating operationalrisk, and providing strategic support regarding commercial HVAC systems, powerdistribution, and building lifecycle plans.

About The Role

As a Facility Manager, you will manage a team responsiblefor overseeing day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance for one ormore commercial buildings. This job is a part of the Facilities Managementfunctional area, focusing on maximizing building uptime, mitigating operationalrisk, and providing strategic support regarding commercial HVAC systems, powerdistribution, and building lifecycle plans. Flexibility to work night and weekends may be required.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision to facilities maintenance employees.
• Monitor technical training and professional development programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and standard operations coaching.
• Oversee recruiting for skilled commercial facilities technicians.
• Schedule and manage shift activities.
• Establish work schedules and cross-training plans.
• Set and track department and SLA deadlines.
• Mentor and coach onsite maintenance staff as needed.
• Coordinate building systems maintenance with specialized external contractors.
• Maintain client relationships regarding facility uptime and operational incidents.
• Manage capital projects, operational budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections following corporate and regulatory safety standards.
• Suggest operational efficiencies for overall building energy usage.
• Manage environmental health, safety, and emergency operating procedures.
• Oversee standard vendor relationships and invoicing procedures.
• Review contractor quotes for specialized parts and maintenance labor.
• Conduct training on maintenance workflows, standard operating procedures, and safety.
• Lead by example consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence parties to reach risk management and operational agreements.
• Integrate facilities discipline with broader corporate real estate objectives.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and building monitoring issues.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience in commercial facility operations will be considered.
• Valid driver's license required - MVR will be conducted.
• Facility Management or standard building engineering certification preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, and retaining technical facilities personnel.
• Ability to handle sensitive operational data and incident report communication.
• Leadership skills to motivate teams toward zero-downtime operational goals.
• Deep knowledge of large-scale backup power systems, commercial chillers, and building automation systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Disclaimers

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

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader incommercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and peoplethrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals whocreate significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our sharedvalues — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the variedperspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture whereeveryone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, andwe welcome all applications.

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).