Sr Facilities Associate- Audit Readiness & Compliance Lead onsite in King of Prussia, PA

Sr Facilities Associate- Audit Readiness & Compliance Lead onsite in King of Prussia, PA

Job ID

289690

Posted

05-Aug-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

King of Prussia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Facilities Audit Readiness Program Lead (or Audit Readiness & Facilities Compliance Lead), you will own and execute the site audit readiness and 5S program across multiple facility areas, including mechanical spaces, laydown yards, generator yards, and other operational environments. This is a hands-on, field-based role responsible for maintaining inspection-ready conditions at all times through routine area inspections, issue identification, corrective action coordination, work order management, stakeholder accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position partners cross-functionally with Site Leadership, Operations, Maintenance, EHS/HSE, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure facility areas meet site standards for housekeeping, organization, compliance, safety, and audit readiness. The role reports to the Site Lead and serves as the program owner for audit readiness activities, inspection scheduling, action tracking, and follow-through.

This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday in King of Prussia, PA.

What You'll Do:

Own, administer, and continuously improve the site Audit Readiness and 5S program across multiple facilities and operational areas.

Schedule, facilitate, perform, and document routine site inspections, area walk-throughs, and 5S assessments for mechanical spaces, laydown yards, generator yards, and related support areas.

Identify deficiencies related to housekeeping, material storage, mechanical area conditions, labeling, organization, safety, compliance, and general site standards.

Create, submit, and track work orders and corrective actions to closure; verify completion and effectiveness of remediation efforts.

Partner with Site Leadership, Operations, Maintenance, HSE/EHS, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to prioritize and resolve findings based on criticality and operational risk.

Maintain audit-ready conditions at all times for formal and informal client audits, internal audits, inspections, and leadership reviews.

Support development, revision, and implementation of playbooks, procedures, inspection checklists, standard work, and reporting tools.

Order and manage supplies needed to support area organization, housekeeping, visual management, tagging, and sustainment activities.

Tag, document, and communicate issues requiring correction, escalation, or further evaluation.

Facilitate accountability by following up on commitments, due dates, and deliverables across cross-functional stakeholders.

Review work order reports and inspection data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for preventive action and continuous improvement.

Prepare and present performance metrics, inspection summaries, trend reports, and status updates to site and client leadership.

Partner with the HSE/EHS team to report near misses, support serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention activities, and reinforce safe work practices.

Review vendor proposals, submitted documentation, and completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with site expectations.

Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, standardization, visibility, and program effectiveness.

Serve as a point of contact for audit readiness, inspection readiness, and 5S communication between internal teams, the client, and service providers.

What You'll Need:

High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Facilities, Maintenance, Safety, Operations, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.

5+ years of relevant experience in facilities, maintenance, industrial operations, EHS, compliance, quality inspections, or a related environment.

Mechanical, maintenance, industrial, or technical operations background strongly preferred.

Experience working in operational, industrial, critical environment, manufacturing, utility, or large campus facilities preferred.

Working knowledge of 5S, workplace organization, and continuous improvement practices.

Experience conducting field inspections, documenting findings, and driving corrective actions to closure.

Familiarity with CMMS / work order management systems, inspection trackers, and reporting tools.

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple areas.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive follow-through in a fast-paced environment.

Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and project-coordination skills.

Ability to influence cross-functional teams and hold stakeholders accountable without direct supervisory authority.

Safety-first mindset with the ability to recognize hazards, escalate concerns, and reinforce compliance expectations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present status updates to leadership.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Additional "preferred qualifications"

Experience supporting client audits, internal audits, or compliance inspections

Experience with contractor coordination and vendor performance follow-up

Familiarity with risk assessments, hazard identification, and corrective/preventive action processes

Experience building or improving a program from the ground up

Lean, 5S, Kaizen, or continuous improvement training/certification

OSHA awareness or general industry safety training

Experience using dashboards or KPIs to manage performance

About 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 environment is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

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).

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