Facilities Director

CBRE

Menlo Park, CA

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SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Business Plan, Capital Project, Coaching, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Facilities Management, Financial Management, Fitness, Forecasting, Leadership, Leasing, Maintenance Services, Management Strategy, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operational Strategy, Operations, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Real Estate, Risk Analysis, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Service Delivery, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Workforce Planning

LOCATION

Menlo Park, CA

POSTED

Today

About the Role:

Step into a high-impact leadership role as a Facilities Director with CBRE, overseeing our client's dynamic Menlo Park Headquarters campus. This premier site includes three buildings totaling approximately 700,000 square feet - two office buildings spanning500,000 square feet and a 200,000 square foot amenity building featuring a state-of-the-art fitness center and filming studio. All buildings operate under a triple net lease structure, adding a strategic layer to facilities oversight.

As the primary point of contact for the client, you willlead a team of five, ensuring seamless delivery of facilities management services. This role is based on-site at the client's headquarters, placing you at the center of daily operations and strategic decision-making.

Beyond the campus, you'll provide leadership across a broader portfolio totaling approximately 2 million square feet, driving operational excellence, asset performance, and service delivery. You'll partner closely with Property Managers on maintenance, capital projects, and long-term planning, while also engaging directly with executive and C-suite stakeholders to deliver insights, reporting, and recommendations that align facilities strategy with overall business objectives.

If you're energized by leading complex, high-visibility environments and influencing outcomes at a strategic level, this is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark.

What You'll Do:

Serve as a strategic leader and primary operational authority for the property, applying broad, cross-disciplinary knowledge of facilities management, business drivers, and organizational dynamics to optimize asset performance.

Partner closely with client leadership and key departments to ensure facilities operations align with business needs. Meet regularly with the client management team to address issues, resolve discrepancies, and provide strategic recommendations.

Manage capital projects and oversee operating budget reporting for a single, complex property. Develop forecasts, analyze variances, and implement action plans to improve overall financial performance.

Lead negotiations for contract services, working with vendors and external partners to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions while aligning diverse interests toward shared goals.

Identify, evaluate, and resolve complex, multi-dimensional operational and organizational challenges by leveraging appropriate internal and external resources.

Provide formal leadership and supervision to facilities staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, development, performance evaluations, and coaching to build a high-performing team.

Direct and coordinate daily team operations by establishing work schedules, assigning responsibilities, cross-training staff, and monitoring workloads and deadlines. Mentor and coach team members to support continuous improvement.

Review client strategic plans and determine appropriate staffing levels to ensure service delivery meets operational expectations and future demands.

Lead by example and consistently model behaviors aligned with CBRE RISE values. Influence managers and colleagues to take action in support of functional and organizational business plans.

Drive continuous improvement by modernizing and enhancing existing methods, processes, and standards within the facilities management discipline.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree preferred with 8-12 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities or related operations. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Facilities Management certification is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams, including executive level oversight of workforce planning, talent acquisition, training, coaching, performance management, and retention.

Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to navigate sensitive, complex, and high-impact discussions; clearly articulate performance expectations; and resolve issues with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.

Proven leadership capability to set strategic objectives, influence outcomes, and drive results with direct impact across multiple departments or functional areas.

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and business productivity tools, with the ability to analyze data, develop executive-ready reporting, and present insights to senior stakeholders.

Advanced organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, supported by a strategic, inquisitive mindset and the ability to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and continuously elevate operational performance.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

Competitive 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.

Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.

Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company.

California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Facilities Director position is $180,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Facilities Director position is $200,000 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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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About the Company

CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.

As an employee at CBRE, you have the freedom to make your own path. Your career is in your own hands; there’s no need to wait to be shown the way. "It’s about how well you perform, not just how long you’ve worked here and you're encouraged to take intelligent risks and explore new ideas and innovations. Our scale gives you mobility and a broader choice of opportunities. You'll always have a team behind you.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Real Estate/Property Management

FOUNDED

1906

WEBSITE

http://www.cbre.com/

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