Senior Life Sciences Facilities Manager – HVAC & M&E

CBRE; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking a Facilities Senior Manager for a premier Life Sciences R&D campus in Cambridge, MA. You will manage building operations and maintenance, focusing on HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems, while leading a team of engineers and technicians.

You’ll supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and maintain strong client relationships, driving operational efficiency and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5–8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical and/or R&D facilities management experience is required.
• Experience in leadership, staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to staff; conduct evaluations and mentor the team.
• Coordinate daily activities, schedules, and cross-training; manage deadlines.
• Oversee facility repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Training

Coaching

Mentoring

Performance evaluation

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking a Facilities Senior Manager for a premier Life Sciences R&D campus in Cambridge, MA. You will manage building operations and maintenance, focusing on HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems, while leading a team of engineers and technicians.

You’ll supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and maintain strong client relationships, driving operational efficiency and compliance with regulations.