Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Job ID

279231

Posted

02-Jun-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Clinton - Tennessee - United States of America

About the Role:

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead operations at a large-scale, industrial and manufacturing site spanning over 770,000 square feet in Clinton, TN. This fast-paced environment supports complex production processes and requires a strong leader who thrives on organization, execution, and driving strong client partnership.

This role oversees building operations, maintenance programs, and a team of facilities professionals, ensuring reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across critical infrastructure such as mechanical systems, including boilers and chillers. Success in this position requires a proactive mindset and exceptional communication skills to partner closely with stakeholders and deliver best-in-class service.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, develop, and supervise a facilities team, including coaching, performance management, and training initiatives.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient task execution and resource allocation.
• Manage building maintenance and repair programs by coordinating internal teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, leading meetings and resolving operational challenges collaboratively.
• Oversee budgets, capital projects, and financial reporting, including variance analysis and cost control.
• Conduct facility inspections and ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
• Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and site processes.
• Manage vendor performance, procurement processes, and service delivery outcomes.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant facilities or operations experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams and drive performance outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with confidence handling complex or sensitive discussions with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong client relationships in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Highly organized with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing maintenance programs, vendors, and facility systems (mechanical infrastructure knowledge preferred)
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help 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 full potential.

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.

Disclaimer:

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

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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