Sr. Facilities Manager - on site

Company: CBRE
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Sr. Facilities Manager - on site

Job ID

210721

Posted

24-Mar-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Santa Clara - California - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Sr. Facilities Manager, you will manage many functions of building operations and maintenance for a corporate HQ campus, or portfolio of buildings.

This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets and may partner with client to manage tenant spaces.

What You'll Do:

Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors. Partner with client, building occupants, and business units to coordinate maintenance windows as needed to ensure minimal downtime and to prevent business disruptions.

Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.

Support and manage small to large and high-profile capital projects.

Prepare and manage operating budgets and variance reports.

Perform facility inspections to ensure quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations.

Manage pest control and janitorial programs in adherence to established regulatory quality standards.

Suggest and implement operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.

Follow client's environmental health and safety procedures for facilities. Ensure SOPs are in place outlining safe work practices and that all staff are trained and operate according to SOPs.

Develop vendor relationships and oversee invoicing procedures. Review and approve purchase orders for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.

Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.

Provide formal supervision to employees. Track the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.

Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.

Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.

Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 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.

Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.

Capability to communicate sensitive and complex information effectively, set performance expectations, and address challenges.

Strong leadership abilities to inspire the team in reaching overarching operational goals that affect individual roles, various job functions, and the department.

Extensive proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related applications.

Strong organizational skills and a highly curious mindset.

Intermediate math skills required, including the ability to perform calculations involving percentages, fractions, and other financial computations.

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

California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Sr. Facilities Manager position is $145,000 and the maximum salary for the Sr. Facilities Manager position is $160,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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