CBRE
Regional Facilities Manager onsite in North Chicago, IL area
CBRE, North Chicago, Illinois, us, 60086
Regional Facilities Manager onsite in North Chicago, IL area
Job ID
238562
Posted
17-Sep-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Facilities Management
Location(s)
Mettawa - Illinois - United States of America, North Chicago - Illinois - United States of America
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
About the role
As a CBRE Regional Facilities Manager, you'll manage the day-to-day functions of the team responsible for building operations and maintenance of facilities within a dedicated region.
This is an onsite role covering Facilities Management for a large 5.5M SQ FT pharmaceutical client portfolio located in North Chicago and Mettawa, IL areas with a $10+ million annual operating budget.
What you'll do
Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and mentor. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Will oversee mostly soft services of contract including pest control, dining services, janitorial, landscaping, etc.
Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients. Conduct regular meetings regarding regional facilities' performance.
Report on property profiles, emergency preparedness plans, site inspections, facility audits, etc.
Develop policies and procedures to ensure that contract specifications are fulfilled.
Prepare presentations to obtain approval for projects.
Create strategic facility management objectives for clients. Generate capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
Inspect the facility periodically for quality assurance. Ensure facility procedures stay in sync 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.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What you'll need
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.
Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
Excellent leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
Why 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!
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training and experience. The compensation is about $155,000 annual base salary plus 10% target bonus based on experience. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience.
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).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Job ID
238562
Posted
17-Sep-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Facilities Management
Location(s)
Mettawa - Illinois - United States of America, North Chicago - Illinois - United States of America
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
About the role
As a CBRE Regional Facilities Manager, you'll manage the day-to-day functions of the team responsible for building operations and maintenance of facilities within a dedicated region.
This is an onsite role covering Facilities Management for a large 5.5M SQ FT pharmaceutical client portfolio located in North Chicago and Mettawa, IL areas with a $10+ million annual operating budget.
What you'll do
Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and mentor. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Will oversee mostly soft services of contract including pest control, dining services, janitorial, landscaping, etc.
Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients. Conduct regular meetings regarding regional facilities' performance.
Report on property profiles, emergency preparedness plans, site inspections, facility audits, etc.
Develop policies and procedures to ensure that contract specifications are fulfilled.
Prepare presentations to obtain approval for projects.
Create strategic facility management objectives for clients. Generate capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
Inspect the facility periodically for quality assurance. Ensure facility procedures stay in sync 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.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
What you'll need
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.
Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
Excellent leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
Why 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!
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training and experience. The compensation is about $155,000 annual base salary plus 10% target bonus based on experience. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience.
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).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)