Facilities Manager, on-site

About the Role

Step into a leadership role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of approximately 976,000 square feet across 11 sites in Fremont and Newark, consisting primarily of office space, for a key client in the technology sector.

You’ll lead a dedicated team responsible for the day-to-day operations of this multi-site portfolio, ensuring facilities are maintained to the highest standards of efficiency, safety, and sustainability. In this role, you will oversee building operations, maintenance programs, vendor performance, and service delivery while building strong partnerships with client stakeholders, landlords, property managers, and service providers.

As part of CBRE’s Facilities Management team, you will play a critical role in delivering operational excellence and an exceptional workplace experience across a dynamic office portfolio. This position requires a strategic leader who can balance client expectations, operational performance, and team development while driving continuous improvement and maintaining a high-quality environment across all locations.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance performed by vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital and operating projects.
• Manage all aspects of budget development, implementation and monitoring.
• Perform facility inspections, following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.
• Travel between sites as business needs require.
• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
• Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.
• Provide formal supervision for employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence stakeholders to achieve consensus.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be apparent in existing systems and processes.

What You’ll Need:

• Must have proven experience in managing commercial facilities, including overseeing daily operations, coordinating maintenance and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and managing vendor relationships
• Experience managing multi-site portfolios and satellite operations preferred, with the ability to prioritize resources, maintain service consistency across locations and travel between sites as business needs require.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.
• The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in managing and overseeing a budget.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong technical aptitude is required.
• Possessing a foundational understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems beneficial.
• This role requires strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and positive client interaction.
• Skilled in navigating the exchange of sensitive and complex information, setting performance expectations, and resolving issues.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department; experience with managing a team.
• Strong organizational skills complemented by a keen inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult 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?

• 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.