Facility Manager

About the Role

The Facility Manager provides leadership and management for the facilities organization at a specific location, set of buildings, or campus. This role implements policies, procedures, programs, and workplace services to ensure well‑managed and well‑maintained buildings, responding to tenant concerns, environmental health and safety, and quality programs in alignment with client goals. The Facility Manager coordinates the activities, finances, vendors, and manpower needed for both current operations and future needs of the building portfolio. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial reporting, contract management, and capital planning to support maintenance, improvements, and cost‑reduction initiatives. • Ensure day‑to‑day operations of facilities, including custodial, life‑safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance per C&W policies and client directives. • Manage contracts, conduct regular reviews, bid out as needed, and verify invoices match contract pricing. • Supervise maintenance programs for interior and exterior conditions and property appearance. • Respond promptly to tenant and occupant requests and oversee contract programs to meet needs within SLA terms. • Complete all site‑specific documentation and reports accurately and on time (e.g., logs, manuals, drawings, insurance certificates). • Prepare, review, and approve budgets, financial reports, contracts, expenditures, and purchase orders for facilities. • Coordinate preparation and publication of annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and business plans. • Assist in developing capital budgets and a five‑year plan for maintenance, improvements, and cost‑reduction initiatives. • Collect, analyze, and report statistical data to assess facility management objectives. • Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate facility personnel while maintaining positive staff relations. • Maintain thorough knowledge of management contract requirements. • Ensure tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate claims.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸facilities ops
• ▸contract mgmt
• ▸maintenance
• ▸budgeting
• ▸data analysis
• ▸staff mgmt

What You Bring

The role operates in a professional office environment, using standard office equipment and may require travel between properties in varying weather conditions. Physical demands include regular communication with others and the exchange of accurate information. • Communication proficiency (oral and written). • Technical proficiency. • Problem solving and analysis. • Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration. • 5‑7 years of commercial high‑rise, campus, or property portfolio management experience. • Experience in leasing, construction, engineering, and overall property operations (preferred). • Experience with critical system environments (desired). • Experience developing programs to eliminate cost inefficiencies (preferred). • CMMS/Work Order Management experience (preferred). • Certified Facility Manager (CFM), IFMA, BOMA or related certifications recommended; other technical training preferred. • Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints. • Proficiency in interpreting management agreements and contract language. • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Discipline in financial management, including tracking, budgeting, and forecasting. • Knowledge of financial systems (Yardi a plus). • Skill in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring.

Requirements

• ▸cfm
• ▸cmms
• ▸yardi
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸5‑7 yrs

Benefits

The job description does not encompass all possible duties; additional responsibilities may be assigned at any time. Cushman & Wakefield offers a comprehensive benefits package—including health, vision, dental, flexible spending, retirement plans, and paid time off—along with competitive pay ranging from $86,700 to $102,000, subject to location, experience, and collective bargaining agreements.

Work Environment

Onsite