Facilities Manager - Remote, Eastern Time Zone

CBRE • Columbus, OH

5d • Remote

About The Position

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of approximately 500 retail stores remotely. While this is primarily an individual contributor role, you will have direct support to assist in managing day-to-day responsibilities. Together, you'll drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across a large portfolio. 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 maintain performance standards and resolve issues quickly - delivering exceptional service without being on-site. Location Requirement: You must reside in the Eastern Time Zone to align with store operations and business needs.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• Prior experience analyzing commercial leases preferred.
• 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.
• You must reside in the Eastern Time Zone to align with store operations and business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Facility Management certification preferred.
• Possessing a foundational understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review and analyze commercial lease agreements to determine maintenance and repair obligations, ensuring compliance and contractual terms and clarity in execution.
• Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.
• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule to provide support for urgent issues outside of standard business hours.
• 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.

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.
• We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees