Facilities Operations Manager - Uptime & Team Leadership

CBRE Group, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Facility Manager to lead day-to-day facilities operations for commercial buildings, focusing on uptime and risk mitigation. You will supervise maintenance teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with external contractors to safeguard building performance.

You will drive energy efficiency, safety, and compliance, mentoring staff and aligning activities with CBRE RISE values and corporate real estate objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Equivalent experience in commercial facility operations will be considered.

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

Staff management

Budgeting

Facilities operations

Building automation systems

HVAC systems knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

MS Office

Contract management

Vendor management

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Facility Manager to lead day-to-day facilities operations for commercial buildings, focusing on uptime and risk mitigation. You will supervise maintenance teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with external contractors to safeguard building performance.

You will drive energy efficiency, safety, and compliance, mentoring staff and aligning activities with CBRE RISE values and corporate real estate objectives.