Senior Facilities & Operations Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the facilities organization at a campus or portfolio location. You will manage day-to-day operations, vendor contracts, and budgets while aligning with client goals and safety standards.

The role emphasizes tenant needs, environmental health and safety, and quality programs, with responsibility for capital budgets and long-range maintenance planning. A Bachelor’s in a related field and 5–7 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-7 years of commercial high-rise, campus environment, and/or property portfolio management experience required.
• Experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management preferred.
• Experience with critical system environments desired.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), IFMA, BOMA certifications recommended; other engineering/technical training preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day operations of the facility/ campus are implemented per Cushman & Wakefield policies and client directives.
• Manage contracts and vendor invoices; ensure pricing alignment.
• Supervise maintenance programs for interior and exterior conditions.
• Respond promptly to tenant requests and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Oversee contract programs to meet tenant needs and SLAs.
• Prepare and review budgets, financial reports, contracts, expenditures, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and business plans.
• Assist in capital budgets for a five-year maintenance plan and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collect and report data to assess facility management objectives.
• Hire, train, and motivate facility personnel; conduct performance evaluations.
• Familiar with management contracts, insurance requirements, and claims coordination.
• Monitor tenant and vendor insurance adherence.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership

Teamwork

Orientation

Relationship Management

Financial Management

CMMS/Work Order Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration

Tools

CMMS/Work Order Management

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the facilities organization at a campus or portfolio location. You will manage day-to-day operations, vendor contracts, and budgets while aligning with client goals and safety standards.

The role emphasizes tenant needs, environmental health and safety, and quality programs, with responsibility for capital budgets and long-range maintenance planning. A Bachelor’s in a related field and 5–7 years of experience are preferred.