Facility Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead operations at a designated location. You will manage vendor relations, budgets, and staff while ensuring safety, compliance, and high service levels for tenant spaces.

The role requires 5–7 years in commercial property management, strong leadership, and financial stewardship. Collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams is essential for successful facility operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Mgmt, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration required.
• 5–7 years of commercial facilities management experience preferred.
• Experience with CMMS and property management tools such as Yardi is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the facility/campus in alignment with policies and client directives.
• Manage contracts, ensure regular review and bid processes, verify invoices against pricing.
• Supervise maintenance programs for interior and exterior properties.
• Respond to tenant requests and coordinate ongoing contract programs.
• Prepare budgets, financial reports, contracts, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and five-year maintenance plan.
• Hire, train, and evaluate facility personnel; ensure staff relations.
• Ensure contracts and insurance compliance.

Skills

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Relationship Management

Financial Management

Education

Bachelors in Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS/Work Order Systems

Yardi

Job description

Job Title

Facility Manager

Job Description Summary

The Facilities Manager provides leadership and oversight for facilities operations at a designated location, set of buildings, or campus. This role ensures the effective implementation of policies, procedures, and workplace services that result in a well-managed and well-maintained environment. Key responsibilities include responding to tenant needs, ensuring environmental health and safety, and aligning services with client goals. The Facilities Manager coordinates activities, financials, vendors, and staffing to meet current and future operational needs.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the facility or campus, including custodial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance, in alignment with C&W policies and client directives.
• Manage all contracts to ensure they are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as required; verify that invoices match contract pricing
• Supervise maintenance programs for both interior and exterior property conditions.
• Respond positively and promptly to requests from building tenants and occupants. Oversee the implementation of ongoing contract programs to constantly assess tenant and occupant needs and to ensure problems are being solved promptly to the mutual benefit of the tenant, client, and the properties in accordance with contract scope and Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
• Ensure that all site-specific documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time, including:
  • Property Information Book
  • Site Operating Manual
  • Emergency Procedures Manual
  • IIPP Manual
  • Compliance Logs (Local Code, ADA, OSHA)
  • Safety Meeting Log
  • Elevator and Janitorial Logs
  • Purchase Order Log
  • Vendor COIs
  • As-built Drawings
  • Paid Invoices File
  • General and Contract Files
  • Annual Property Conditions and Year-End Performance Report
• Prepare, review, and give initial approval and as needed all budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(ies) or complex.
• Coordinate the preparation and publication of the annual budget, quarterly reforecast, and business plans.
• Assist in the development of capital budgets for the property. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collect, analyze and report statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives.
• Hire, train, and evaluate facility personnel; foster positive staff relations.
• Ensure compliance with management contracts and insurance requirements.

Key Competencies

Communication Proficiency (oral and written) Technical Proficiency Problem Solving and Analysis Leadership Teamwork Orientation Relationship Management Financial Management

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration (required)

Experience Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in commercial high-rise, campus, or property portfolio management (required)
• Preferred experience in:
  • Leasing, construction, engineering, and all facets of property operation and building management preferred
  • Critical system environments
  • Experience in the development and implementation of programs to drive out cost inefficiencies preferred
  • CMMS/Work Order Management systems

Additional Qualifications

• Certifications recommended: CFM (IFMA), BOMA, or other engineering/business/technical certifications
• Ability to read construction specifications and blueprints
• Proficiency in contract language and management agreements
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Financial management expertise, including budgeting and forecasting
• Familiarity with financial systems (Yardi preferred)
• Skilled in Building Management Systems (BMS) maintenance and monitoring

Work Environment

• Professional office setting with standard office equipment
• May require travel between properties in varying weather conditions

Physical Demands

• Regular communication and information exchange
• Operation of computers and office equipment
• Movement throughout the workplace
• Stationary positioning for 50–75% of the time
• Ability to extend arms and hands in various directions

Other Duties

This job description outlines core responsibilities and may be modified based on regional needs. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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