About the Role:
Step into a leadership opportunity where each day brings new challenges and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
This position will support one of our clients in the media sector, based in New York City, and is an onsite role embedded directly with the client. You'll oversee a team providing 24/7 coverage across approximately 400,000 square feet spanning four floors of a high-rise environment.
As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team in driving the seamless operation and maintenance of the facility. Your mission is to ensure everything runs efficiently, safely, and sustainably while delivering a best-in-class experience for our client.
This role is part of our Facilities Management function, where we go beyond the basics. You'll be at the heart of asset operations, collaborating closely with Property Managers and landlords to deliver exceptional service and performance across the board.
What You'll Do:
Support the critical infrastructure program by identifying operational gaps, documenting processes, and developing standardized playbooks to drive consistency and efficiency.
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.
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:
Proven experience managing commercial facilities, including daily operations, maintenance activities, regulatory compliance, and vendor oversight, ideally within a 24/7 operating environment
Demonstrated people leadership experience managing teams in a 24/7 setting, including setting performance expectations, coaching, and driving accountability
Strong working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, with hands-on experience preferred
Experience supporting critical infrastructure programs, including identifying gaps, documenting processes, and developing or auditing operational playbooks; leasing experience strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience; equivalent education and experience will be considered. Valid driver's license required. Facilities Management certification preferred
Experience developing, managing, and tracking operating budgets
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams, vendors, and clients
Ability to navigate sensitive or complex situations, resolve issues, and influence outcomes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong technical aptitude
Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive, problem-solving mindset
Advanced math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages, fractions, and other financial metrics
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
New York Residents: 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 $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $130,000 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.
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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