FM Engineering Operations Lead

CBRE; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

401k

Holiday pay

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an FM Engineering Operations Manager to lead engineering operations across a portfolio of facilities in Los Angeles. You will supervise staff, drive maintenance programs, and manage budgets while delivering best-in-class service to clients.

The role emphasizes strategic influence, building high-performing teams, and shaping how critical infrastructure performs. A hands-on leader with strong communication will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching and performance management.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive information and motivate the team.
• Leadership to achieve broad operational targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees, monitor training and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate daily activities, establish schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff, and track deadlines.
• Manage operations and maintenance for facilities; develop operating and capital budgets.
• Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs.
• Serve as point of contact for contractors and tenants on maintenance efforts.
• Oversee building systems including fire/safety, plumbing, HVAC and electrical.
• Maintain communication with tenants, clients, owners, and vendors.
• Drive acquisition of new management contracts and develop as-built drawings.
• Respond to emergencies and customer concerns.
• Model CBRE RISE values and lead by example.

Skills

Staffing

Training

Mentoring

Performance evaluation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE is seeking an FM Engineering Operations Manager to lead engineering operations across a portfolio of facilities in Los Angeles. You will supervise staff, drive maintenance programs, and manage budgets while delivering best-in-class service to clients.

The role emphasizes strategic influence, building high-performing teams, and shaping how critical infrastructure performs. A hands-on leader with strong communication will thrive here.