Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
About the Role: The Facilities Manager will serve as the on-site building operations lead for a newly constructed, single-tenant office building. This individual will deliver end-to-end facility and property management oversight, ensuring a seamless, high-quality workplace experience while maintaining operational excellence across all building systems and services. This is a highly visible, client-facing role requiring a balance of technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, and hospitality-driven service delivery.
This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.
What You’ll Do:
Building Operations & Technical Oversight
Act as the primary building operations lead, responsible for full-site management
Oversee new construction closeout and warranty management
Manage all building systems including HVAC, electrical, life safety, elevators, and critical infrastructure
Administer and continuously improve the preventative maintenance program
Operate and manage CMMS systems, including work order tracking and reporting
Serve as first responder to facility issues, including performing minor repairs where appropriate
Monitor environmental conditions and respond to issues promptly
Property Management & Compliance
Function in a property management capacity, ensuring compliance with applicable building regulations
Maintain and manage Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for all vendors
Coordinate life-safety inspections, compliance tracking, and regulatory requirements
Support vendor access, escorting, and adherence to building protocols
Oversee after-hours escalation protocols
Vendor & Financial Management
Manage vendor contracts across services (e.g., elevators, landscaping, inspections, maintenance)
Coordinate vendor access and ensure proper service delivery and compliance
Maintain budget oversight, including tracking, forecasting, and reporting
Workplace Experience & Client Support
Deliver embedded hospitality oversight, including front-of-house and workplace services
Support reception and visitor management operations
Ensure conference rooms and meeting spaces are presentation-ready and reset efficiently
Provide executive meeting and small-scale event support
Coordinate catering services and vendor logistics
Support security operations and access control oversight
Assist with parking operations and coordination
Portfolio Support
Provide oversight and supplemental support for additional client office locations, as required Candidate Profile
Strong client-facing presence with the ability to build trust and credibility
Demonstrated experience in facility operations, building systems, and property management
Comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity, including troubleshooting and light repair
Experience managing new construction turnover or building commissioning preferred
Proficiency with CMMS platforms and vendor management
Ability to balance technical delivery with hospitality-focused service excellence
What You’ll Need:
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. Facility Management certification preferred.
Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Why CBRE? When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Facility Manager position is $62,000 annually [or $29.81 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Facility Manager position is $100,000 annually [or $48.08 per hour]. 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.
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
[email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
