Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Job ID

286542

Posted

17-Jul-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

New Ulm - Minnesota - United States of America

About the Role:

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager to support a leading global manufacturer operating a 532,000 sq. ft. production facility specializing in electrical and safety solutions. In this leadership role, you will oversee facility operations, maintenance programs, vendor partnerships, capital projects, and workplace safety initiatives while leading a team dedicated to delivering operational excellence. Based on-site, you will play a critical role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and develop a facilities team responsible for daily building operations, maintenance, and workplace services.
• Coordinate facility repairs and maintenance activities with technicians, contractors, and service providers.
• Build strong client partnerships and serve as a trusted advisor on facility performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage operating budgets, capital projects, forecasting, and variance reporting to support business objectives.
• Conduct facility inspections and ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, asset reliability, and building performance.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract performance, procurement activities, and invoicing processes.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence while modeling CBRE's RISE values

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3+ years of facilities, engineering, operations, or related management experience; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Experience leading, coaching, developing, and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations, maintenance programs, vendor management, and building services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, capital projects, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of environmental health and safety practices within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to navigate complex situations and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Valid driver's license required; Facilities Management certification is a plus.

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.

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 $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $115,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their 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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