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CBRE Facilities Manager, on-site in Santa Rosa, California
About the Role:
Step into a leadership opportunity where each day bringsnew challenges and the chance to make a meaningful impact!
This Santa Rosa based role supports a 750,000‑square‑footmixed‑use campus for a technology client, including both manufacturing andoffice space. As Facilities Manager, you will lead an onsite facilities teamwhile overseeing day‑to‑day operations, maintenance, and vendor performance toensure a safe, efficient, and reliable environment.
You will serve as the primary onsite contact, partneringclosely with service providers, Property Managers, and internal stakeholders tosupport maintenance activities, projects, and sustainability initiatives. Aspart of CBRE’s Facilities Management team, you will play a key role in drivingoperational excellence and delivering best‑in‑class service across a complex,mission‑critical site.
What You’ll Do:
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:
Must have proven experience in managing commercial facilities, including overseeing daily operations, coordinating maintenance and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and managing vendor relationships
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.
Demonstrated people-leadership experience, including supervising on-site teams, setting performance expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and driving accountability
The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in managing and overseeing a budget.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong technical aptitude is required.
Possessing a foundational understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems beneficial.
This role requires strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and positive client interaction.
Skilled in navigating the exchange of sensitive and complex information, setting performance expectations, and resolving issues.
Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive, problem-solving mindset
Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
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.
California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Sr. Facilities Manager position is $140,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sr. Facilities Manager is $160,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)