GMP Life Sciences Facilities Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a team overseeing operations and maintenance for a 40K SQ FT Life Sciences/GMP facility. You will support a portfolio of assets, drive safety programs, manage budgets, and coordinate capital projects to ensure reliable, compliant operations.

The role requires leadership, vendor management, and strong collaboration with Property Managers to optimize performance and investment plans in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Facility Management certification preferred.
• FM Operations experience in Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical industry.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.
• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
• Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Vendor management

Budgeting

Facilities operations

Life Sciences experience

Safety compliance

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a team overseeing operations and maintenance for a 40K SQ FT Life Sciences/GMP facility. You will support a portfolio of assets, drive safety programs, manage budgets, and coordinate capital projects to ensure reliable, compliant operations.

The role requires leadership, vendor management, and strong collaboration with Property Managers to optimize performance and investment plans in a regulated environment.