Temporary Facilities Operations Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks an Operations Manager (Temporary) to lead client-site facility operations, ensuring maintenance, vendor management, safety programs, and operational excellence.

You will oversee a team responsible for facility performance while aligning with business objectives and delivering an exceptional client experience. This temporary role emphasizes cost control, compliance, and continuous improvement, with project-based flexibility and collaboration across CBRE’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant facilities, operations, or property management experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Facility Management certification preferred (FMP, CFM, or equivalent).
• Experience leading teams, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, employee development, and retention.
• Strong ability to communicate sensitive or complex information effectively to employees, clients, and business partners.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and influence positive operational outcomes.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities with a proactive and inquisitive approach.
• Experience managing budgets, capital projects, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
• Working knowledge of environmental health and safety programs and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Advanced mathematical and financial analysis skills, including the ability to calculate percentages, variances, forecasts, and other business-related metrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct supervision to facilities staff, including performance management, coaching, training, development, and employee engagement.
• Manage daily operational activities for the facilities team. Establish schedules, assign work, monitor workloads, and ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate facility maintenance and repair activities by partnering with technicians, service providers, contractors, and vendors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by conducting regular meetings, addressing concerns, and resolving facility-related issues.
• Develop, manage, and monitor operating budgets, capital projects, financial forecasts, and variance reporting.
• Conduct facility inspections and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, reduce costs, and enhance facility reliability through process improvements and strategic planning.
• Manage environmental health and safety programs and ensure adherence to all applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee vendor management activities, including contract administration, procurement support, invoice review, and service delivery performance.
• Deliver training and guidance on maintenance procedures, safety practices, and operational standards to support team effectiveness.
• Model CBRE’s RISE values through leadership, collaboration, and accountability while influencing stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Apply advanced knowledge of facilities management principles to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Facility Management certification (FMP, CFM)

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks an Operations Manager (Temporary) to lead client-site facility operations, ensuring maintenance, vendor management, safety programs, and operational excellence.

You will oversee a team responsible for facility performance while aligning with business objectives and delivering an exceptional client experience. This temporary role emphasizes cost control, compliance, and continuous improvement, with project-based flexibility and collaboration across CBRE’s