Facilities Manager

About the Role:
CBRE is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to support a key client at a 1.3 million-square-foot distribution and fulfillment center in the Dayton, Ohio area. This role is responsible for leading facility operations, vendor management, workplace safety, and service delivery across a critical logistics operation. The successful candidate will be a seasoned facilities professional who can confidently lead teams, manage vendors, maintain strong client partnerships, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced industrial environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations for a 1.3 million-square-foot fulfillment and distribution center.
• Manage facility and grounds maintenance, janitorial/industrial cleaning services, and third-party security operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 20+ employees while managing scheduling, training, performance, and time reporting.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to ensure facility reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Coordinate building repairs and maintenance activities, including HVAC, fire protection systems, electrical infrastructure, dock doors, roofing, and grounds services.
• Deliver safety and equipment training, including forklift and pallet jack operation awareness and best practices.
• Manage approximately 20 vendors and service providers, ensuring performance, quality, and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Monitor budgets, purchase orders, work orders, and service delivery metrics while maintaining strong cost discipline.
• Build productive client relationships, communicate project progress, and effectively manage expectations in a demanding operational environment.
• Drive quality assurance inspections, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that enhance facility performance.