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About the Role:
As a CBRE Regional Facilities Manager, you will lead and oversee Facilities Managers responsible for building operations and maintenance across the Northern California region, which includes more than 300 retail bank locations, as well as a small portion of locations in Northern Nevada.
In this leadership role, you’ll ensure operational excellence, compliance, and efficiency in all facilities-related functions.
This position is part of the Facilities Management team, focused on delivering day-to-day operational support, including repairs and maintenance, while partnering closely with clients, property managers, and landlords. The role requires approximately 50% travel and includes a company-provided vehicle and gas card.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients through regular communication and partnership
- Travel approximately 50% of the time to visit client sites in Northern California and Northern Nevada.
- Conduct regular meetings to review CBRE’s performance, identify areas for improvement, and explore opportunities for growth.
- Prepare and submit reports on property profiles, emergency preparedness plans, site inspections, and facility audits.
- Establish and implement policies and procedures to guarantee contract specifications are met.
- Provide strategic supervision to employees, ensuring effective training and development programs are in place. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide coaching to enhance employee skills and productivity. Oversee the recruitment and hiring process to attract and select top talent, aligning with organizational goals and objectives
- Oversee team’s operations, creating and managing schedules, task assignments, and cross-training to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Establish and monitor deadlines for staff and department objectives, offering guidance and assistance as required
- Prepare and present project proposals to secure approval.
- Create strategic facility management objectives for clients. Generate capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
- Inspect the facility for quality assurance on a periodic basis. Ensure facility procedures comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
- Apply discipline-specific knowledge and expertise to contribute to team and departmental goals, recognizing the interconnectedness of disciplines.
- Investigate, diagnose, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex problems within existing systems and processes.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of facilities management experience, with a strong knowledge of building operations and maintenance.
- MEP familiarity – Ability to understand how mechanical building maintenance and systems operate, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing components.
- Must be willing and able to travel approximately 50% of the time to visit client sites.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and monitor operational budgets.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to give clear directives and influence stakeholders effectively.
- Ability to review and interpret analytical data and use insights to influence team decisions and improve outcomes.
- Proven experience managing a team and driving performance, with demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and inspire teams while ensuring quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Project or construction management experience preferred.
- Leadership skills to motivate teams and drive quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Advanced math skills, including calculation of percentages, fractions, and financial data
- Valid driver's license required.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Perks: Company car provided, along with a gas card.
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 Regional Facilities Manager position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Regional Facilities Manager is $149,000 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.
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).
Salary : $130,000 - $149,000