Sr. Regional Facilities Manager, on-site

CBRE; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Professional Development

Job summary

CBRE in San Francisco seeks a senior facilities leader to oversee operations across a portfolio of Class A office buildings, with periodic travel to Palo Alto. You will guide Facilities Managers, drive performance, and ensure exceptional service delivery.

Requirements include 5–8 years in facilities or property management, a bachelor's degree preferred, strong budgeting and vendor-management skills, and a proven leadership track record in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5–8 years in facilities or property management.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered; prior people management required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership to Facilities Managers and their teams.
• Travel within Northern California to support facility operations.
• Drive improvements in processes, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage operating and capital budgets across locations.
• Build strong client relationships and lead discussions on strategy and performance.
• Oversee vendor and contractor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Champion health and safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities Mgmt

Budgeting

Vendor mgmt

Travel

Strategic planning

Communication

People mgmt

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Join CBRE in a leadership role supporting one of our premier clients in the Financial Services sector. Primarily based on-site with the client in San Francisco, CA, with periodic travel to Palo Alto (typically 1-2 days per week). You will oversee facilities operations across a portfolio of approximately 11 Class A commercial office buildings totaling more than 700,000 square feet throughout the Bay Area, ensuring exceptional service delivery and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Provide senior-level leadership to Facilities Managers and their teams, fostering employee development through coaching, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Travel within assigned Northern California portfolio to support facility operations, client engagement, team development, strategic initiatives.
• 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 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Northern California to support facilities operations, client meetings, site inspections, and leadership initiatives across the portfolio.
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

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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