Facilities Manager - MEP knowledge

CBRE

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Best Practices, Billing, Budget Management, Capital Project, Coaching, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Driver's License, Embedded Systems, Entertainment and Media, Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Metrics, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Management Strategy, Mathematics, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Microsoft Office, Operational Audit, Operations, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Price Quotes, Problem Solving Skills, Property Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Service Delivery, Staff Development, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago
About the Role:

Step into a leadership opportunity where each day brings new challenges and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

This position will support one of our clients in the media sector, based in New York City, and is an onsite role embedded directly with the client. You'll oversee a team providing 24/7 coverage across approximately 400,000 square feet spanning four floors of a high-rise environment.

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team in driving the seamless operation and maintenance of the facility. Your mission isto ensure everything runs efficiently, safely, and sustainably while delivering a best-in-class experience for our client.

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 deliver exceptional service and performance across the board.


What You'll Do:


  • Support the critical infrastructure program by identifying operational gaps, documenting processes, and developing standardized playbooks to drive consistency and efficiency.
  • 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.
  • Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.
  • 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.

What You'll Need:
  • Proven experience managing commercial facilities, including daily operations, maintenance activities, regulatory compliance, and vendor oversight, ideally within a 24/7 operating environment
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience managing teams in a 24/7 setting, including setting performance expectations, coaching, and driving accountability
  • Strong working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, with hands-on experience preferred
  • Experience supporting critical infrastructure programs, including identifying gaps, documenting processes, and developing or auditing operational playbooks; leasing experience strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience; equivalent education and experience will be considered. Valid driver's license required. Facilities Management certification preferred
  • Experience developing, managing, and tracking operating budgets
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams, vendors, and clients
  • Ability to navigate sensitive or complex situations, resolve issues, and influence outcomes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong technical aptitude
  • Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive, problem-solving mindset
  • Advanced math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages, fractions, and other financial metrics
  • 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.

New York Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $130,000 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

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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/