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CBRE

Facilities Manager - Sterling, VA

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What they do

A Facilities Manager manages the facilities of a company or organization, including buildings and grounds, equipment, supplies and staff. Oversees maintenance and security of facilities; oversees renovation projects and monitors work to improve energy efficiency, productivity or employee safety. May work in manufacturing and production, or manage hotels, small apartment buildings, trailer parks or recreational facilities.

$122,898 / year median in Virginia

+8% projected growth

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Role:
As a Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for overseeing day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance for one or more commercial buildings. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area, focusing on maximizing building uptime, mitigating operational risk, and providing strategic support regarding commercial HVAC systems, power distribution, and building lifecycle plans.
What You'll Do:
Provide formal supervision to facilities maintenance employees. Monitor technical training and professional development programs. Conduct performance evaluations and standard operations coaching. Oversee recruiting for skilled commercial facilities technicians. Schedule and manage shift activities. Establish work schedules and cross-training plans. Set and track department and SLA deadlines. Mentor and coach onsite maintenance staff as needed. Coordinate building systems maintenance with specialized external contractors. Maintain client relationships regarding facility uptime and operational incidents. Manage capital projects, operational budgets, and variance reports. Perform facility inspections following corporate and regulatory safety standards. Suggest operational efficiencies for overall building energy usage. Manage environmental health, safety, and emergency operating procedures. Oversee standard vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review contractor quotes for specialized parts and maintenance labor. Conduct training on maintenance workflows, standard operating procedures, and safety. Lead by example consistent with
CBRE RISE
values. Influence parties to reach risk management and operational agreements. Integrate facilities discipline with broader corporate real estate objectives. Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and building monitoring issues.
What You'll Need:
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience in commercial facility operations will be considered. Valid driver's license required - MVR will be conducted. Facility Management or standard building engineering certification preferred. Experience in staffing, training, and retaining technical facilities personnel. Ability to handle sensitive operational data and incident report communication. Leadership skills to motivate teams toward zero-downtime operational goals. Deep knowledge of large-scale backup power systems, commercial chillers, and building automation systems preferred. Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
Disclaimers:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 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. If you'd like to draft and send this finalized version directly to your team or HR department using Gmail, please connect your account first: Connect Google Workspace. AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses