Sr. Facilities Manager - Deerfield, IL

CBRE; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Sr. Facilities Manager role oversees building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of buildings with formal supervision of staff and development of the team.

You will coordinate repairs, manage budgets and capital projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain strong client relationships while applying CBRE's values of respect, integrity, service and excellence. Applicants must have 5–8 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree preferred, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, experience plus education considered.
• Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.
• Staffing, training, coaching and performance measurement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees, track training and development.
• Coordinate and manage staff daily activities, schedules, and deadlines.
• Oversee facility repairs and maintenance with technicians and contractors.
• Maintain client relationships and resolve facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Conduct facility inspections for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develop vendor relationships and oversee invoicing and PO approvals.
• Lead by example and guide the team toward CBRE objectives.

Skills

Staff supervision

Coaching

Recruitment

Performance eval

Training & development

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Sr. Facilities Manager, you will manage many functions of building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of buildings.

This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

What You\u2019ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Track the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.


• Coordinate and manage the team\u2019s 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 large and high-profile capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.


• Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest and implement operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.


• Create environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.


• Develop vendor relationships and oversee invoicing procedures. Review and approve purchase orders for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.


• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.


• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.


• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.


• Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.


• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

What You\u2019ll Need:

• Bachelor\u2019s Degree preferred with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Valid \u2014 driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.


• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.


• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.


• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.


• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.


• Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.


• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate\u2019s unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate\u2019s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Sr. Facilities Manager position is $101,500 annually [or $48.80 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Sr. Facilities Manager position is $125,000 annually [or $60.10 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate\u2019s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE\u2019s applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company\u2019s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)