Sr. Facilities Manager - Chicago area

CBRE • Chicago, IL

281d • $115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

As a CBRE Sr. Facilities Manager, you will manage many functions of building operations and maintenance for a facility, 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 Property Managers or landlords.

Requirements

• 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 commercial Facilities Management or commercial Property Management.
• Familiarity with commercial building maintenance practices is preferred.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Capability to communicate sensitive and complex information effectively.
• Strong leadership abilities to inspire the team in reaching overarching operational goals.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Spend approximately 60% of time in the field, visiting client sites.
• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage large and high-profile capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations.
• Suggest and implement operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.
• Create environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Develop vendor relationships and oversee invoicing procedures.
• Review and approve purchase orders for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
• Provide formal supervision to employees, track training and development, 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 consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree