Sr. Facilities Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Andover, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead operations across a portfolio of manufacturing and office facilities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You will drive reliability, compliance, and high-quality service while coordinating with Property Managers and landlords.

You will manage day-to-day operations, lead capital projects, and oversee budgets, vendor relations, and safety programs to ensure excellent client experiences and operational performance across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; combination of education and experience considered.
• Facility Management certification (IFMA, BOMA) preferred.
• Experience managing 2M+ sq ft of commercial property; manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Lead facility repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Plan and manage large-scale capital projects, budgets, and variance reports.
• Travel up to 30% to support operations at other locations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety across facilities.
• Develop and enforce environmental health and safety procedures.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Facility Management certification (IFMA/BOMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

Ready to lead with impact?
Join CBRE as a Senior Facilities Manager, where you’ll take charge of a dynamic portfolio of office space and manufacturing facilities totaling approximately 3 million square feet. In this role, you will support and oversee operations across sites located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

In this position, you will play a key role in supporting one of our clients in the government and defense sector, ensuring their high-security, high-impact manufacturing environments - ensuring operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and excellence across all locations.

This is more than a traditional facilities role - it’s an opportunity to drive operational performance, elevate strategic site execution, and deliver exceptional service in environments that demand precision, proactive leadership, and strong stakeholder partnership.

As the Senior Facilities Manager, you will oversee day‑to‑day operations and maintenance across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring asset reliability, safety, and a consistently exceptional client experience. You will also collaborate closely with Property Managers and landlords to ensure seamless coordination and high‑quality service delivery throughout the portfolio.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and coordinate facility repairs and maintenance by partnering with technicians, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely and high-quality service.
• Foster strong client relationships through proactive communication and regular meetings to address and resolve facility-related concerns.
• Plan, prepare, and manage large-scale and high-profile capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports with precision and strategic oversight.
• This role requires up to 30% travel to other locations to support operational and business needs.
• Conduct facility inspections and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements, repairs, and upgrades, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and performance.
• Develop and enforce environmental health and safety procedures tailored to each facility’s needs.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships, oversee invoicing processes, and review and approve purchase orders for parts, services, and labor.
• Apply broad business and technical knowledge to align facilities operations with departmental goals and cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide formal supervision to staff, including performance evaluations, coaching, training, and development planning.
• Manage daily team operations by setting work schedules, assigning tasks, cross‑training staff, and tracking departmental deadlines.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, promoting CBRE’s RISE values and influencing others through leadership and collaboration.
• Solve complex technical and operational challenges with a strategic and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Recognize and address the broader impact of decisions across the department, driving continuous improvement in methods, processes, and standards.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree preferredwith 5–8 years of relevant experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Facility Management certification(e.g., IFMA, BOMA) is preferred.
• Experience managing a minimum of 2 million square feet of commercial property, with manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proven experience inbudget management, including accruals, deferrals, and variance reporting.
• Requires experience overseeing and coordinating multiple vendors.
• Demonstrated success instaffing, training, development, coaching, performance management, and retention strategies.
• Strong ability to communicatecomplex and sensitive informationclearly and effectively, while setting expectations and resolving challenges.
• Requires experience supervising and leading manager-level employees.Provenleadership skillswith the ability to inspire teams and drive alignment of operational goals across roles and functions.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related applications.
• Excellentorganizational skillsand a proactive, curious mindset.
• Solid understanding offinancial and operational math, including percentages, fractions, and other calculations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. US Citizenship is required for this role.

Why CBRE?

Competitive Benefits: CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.

Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.

Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company.

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