Senior Facilities Manager - Hybrid, Bay Area Retail Ops

CBRE, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail sites in the Bay Area and California.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on engagement, visiting locations weekly to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service. You will act as a subject matter expert in building operations, delivering hospitality-driven customer service, and maintaining high standards across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Architecture or related field, or equivalent experience. Certifications such as CFM, FMP, IFMA, BOMA or PMP preferred.
• 7+ years in facilities management, engineering operations, construction, or related experience; engineering/technical background strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting retail, workplace, or customer-facing facilities environments, preferably for a global consumer technology organization.
• Deep knowledge of building systems: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire-life safety, lighting, landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary facilities partner for Retail stores within the assigned region; build relationships with store leadership; conduct on-site reviews at least twice per month.
• Lead and coordinate facility maintenance through third-party vendors; manage vendor performance and expenditures.
• Support facility-related capital projects by partnering with Real Estate, Design, Innovation, and cross-functional teams.
• Manage annual operating and capital budgets; forecast, report, and track expenses; participate in procurement activities.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of building systems (MEP, controls, lighting, etc.).
• Conduct regular facility inspections, support EHS programs, and promote safe working environments.
• Act as a trusted advisor for facilities operations; drive process improvements and standardization across the portfolio.
• Support sustainability initiatives related to store operations and energy efficiency.

Skills

Facilities management

Retail environments

Vendor management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail sites in the Bay Area and California.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on engagement, visiting locations weekly to ensure smooth operations and exceptional service. You will act as a subject matter expert in building operations, delivering hospitality-driven customer service, and maintaining high standards across multiple sites.