Sr. Regional Facilities Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Regional Facilities Manager to lead a high-performing facilities team on client site in San Jose, CA, driving operational excellence and a premier workplace experience.

You will oversee strategic facilities programs, budgets, vendor contracts, safety/compliance, and strong client relationships across multiple locations, influencing stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience.
• Experience managing talent development, hiring, coaching and performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership to Facilities Managers and teams.
• Drive cross-functional partnerships to meet business objectives.
• Identify and resolve complex operational and maintenance challenges.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, and expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Ready to lead at the office of one of our premier technology clients? As a CBRE Sr. Regional Facilities Manager, you'll oversee facility operations while working onsite with the client in San Jose, CA.

This is a highly visible opportunity for an energetic, relationship-driven leader who excels at building partnerships, influencing stakeholders, and driving operational excellence. You'll lead a high-performing team, collaborate with key client stakeholders, and help ensure a best-in-class workplace experience across a world-class corporate environment.

If you're passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences, fostering strong relationships, and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of the workplace at one of the most innovative companies in the technology sector.

What You Will Do

• Provide senior-level leadership to Facilities Managers and their teams, fostering employee development through coaching, training, mentoring, and performance management.


• Leverage extensive knowledge of facilities management operations, business objectives, and cross-functional partnerships to drive team and organizational success.


• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical, operational, and business challenges across a geographically dispersed portfolio.


• Evaluate decisions through both a regional and organizational lens, understanding their broader impact on business operations and client satisfaction.


• Continuously improve existing processes, procedures, and operational standards to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and compliance.


• Develop and execute strategic plans for facility operations, maintenance programs, and capital improvement projects across multiple regions.


• Conduct regular site visits and facility inspections, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while identifying opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings.


• Manage and optimize operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and expenditure tracking across multiple locations.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and leading discussions related to facilities strategy, performance, and issue resolution.


• Oversee vendor and contractor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.


• Champion environmental health and safety initiatives, promoting a culture of safety and regulatory compliance across all facilities within the portfolio.


• Lead advanced training programs focused on maintenance operations, repair procedures, safety protocols, and facilities management best practices.


• Drive high-level problem-solving and decision-making, addressing complex organizational challenges and implementing innovative solutions where established processes may not exist.


• Model and promote CBRE's RISE values, positively influencing stakeholders and fostering collaboration to achieve shared business objectives.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant facilities, operations, or property management experience. In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of education and professional experience will be considered. Prior people management experience is required.


• Demonstrated experience in talent management, including recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, performance management, employee development, and retention strategies.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information, set clear performance expectations, influence stakeholders, and navigate sensitive or challenging situations.


• Proven leadership capabilities with experience motivating and developing teams to achieve operational objectives and drive results across multiple functions and business areas.


• Ability to think strategically while balancing day-to-day operational priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify solutions, and make informed business decisions.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.


• Solid financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, variance reporting, and capital expenditures.


• Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to perform financial analyses and calculate percentages, ratios, forecasts, and other business-related metrics.


• Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization while effectively managing client, vendor, and contractor partnerships.


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

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.