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.
What You'll Need:- 3+ years of facilities management experience, including direct leadership of teams with 20 or more employees.
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience and education combinations will be considered. Facilities Management certification is a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of CMMS platforms and work order management systems, including preventive maintenance programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing building and grounds maintenance within industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, fire and life safety systems, building management systems (BMS), dock levelers, and overhead doors.
- Experience overseeing multiple vendors, contractors, and service providers while maintaining service quality and accountability.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, respond with urgency, and effectively solve operational challenges.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills, with the confidence to uphold service agreements and operational standards.
- Experience managing budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with facility management and reporting tools such as IFM Hub, Power BI, Smartsheet, or similar systems.
- Valid driver's license required.
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Disclaimer:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $95,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $110,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their 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.
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