CBRE
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 Laboratory Instrument Services/Laboratory Technical Services (LIS/LTS) Manager, you will manage a team responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of all scientific instrumentation within a laboratory.
This role oversees a team dedicated to managing the full lifecycle of laboratory equipment, encompassing both vendor‑managed services and self‑performed maintenance activities.
From the client’s perspective, this role is the central point‑of‑contact for all instrument‑related activities, focusing on operational efficiency, technical proficiency, and regulatory compliance, where applicable.
What you’ll do
Oversee and manage the LIS program, including vendor management and self‑perform maintenance and calibration services.
Ensure all programs and procedures of the staff are performed correctly.
Support the development and administration of the department budget.
Review all expenditures for tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and additional contract requirements and submit for approval.
Review and update LIS and LTS equipment, maintenance, and calibration procedures.
Track, evaluate, and report performance on quality, safety, cost, and customer satisfaction.
Manage contractor specifications, problems, performance, and administration.
Conduct financial analysis including the preparation of reports.
Order and track inventory of spare parts and consumables.
Apply in‑depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Coach others and share in‑depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
Work within broad guidelines and policies.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.
Encourage the team to identify and implement process improvements related to instrument maintenance, vendor relations and troubleshooting.
Provide formal supervision to employees.
Monitor the training and development of staff, conduct performance evaluations and coaching, and oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
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 is preferred.
Strong leadership skills to set, manage, and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple departments’ results within a function.
In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive approach.
Sophisticated math skills; ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.
Why CBRE?
Competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), and more that start 1st of the month. Internal advancement available after 6 month mark.
FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list.
Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!
Disclaimers
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The maximum salary for the LIS/LTS position is $145,475 annually. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
Benefits include 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and vision insurance.
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).
Service line GWS Segment
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
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About The Role
As a CBRE Laboratory Instrument Services/Laboratory Technical Services (LIS/LTS) Manager, you will manage a team responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of all scientific instrumentation within a laboratory.
This role oversees a team dedicated to managing the full lifecycle of laboratory equipment, encompassing both vendor‑managed services and self‑performed maintenance activities.
From the client’s perspective, this role is the central point‑of‑contact for all instrument‑related activities, focusing on operational efficiency, technical proficiency, and regulatory compliance, where applicable.
What you’ll do
Oversee and manage the LIS program, including vendor management and self‑perform maintenance and calibration services.
Ensure all programs and procedures of the staff are performed correctly.
Support the development and administration of the department budget.
Review all expenditures for tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and additional contract requirements and submit for approval.
Review and update LIS and LTS equipment, maintenance, and calibration procedures.
Track, evaluate, and report performance on quality, safety, cost, and customer satisfaction.
Manage contractor specifications, problems, performance, and administration.
Conduct financial analysis including the preparation of reports.
Order and track inventory of spare parts and consumables.
Apply in‑depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Coach others and share in‑depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
Work within broad guidelines and policies.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.
Encourage the team to identify and implement process improvements related to instrument maintenance, vendor relations and troubleshooting.
Provide formal supervision to employees.
Monitor the training and development of staff, conduct performance evaluations and coaching, and oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
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 is preferred.
Strong leadership skills to set, manage, and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple departments’ results within a function.
In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive approach.
Sophisticated math skills; ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.
Why CBRE?
Competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), and more that start 1st of the month. Internal advancement available after 6 month mark.
FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list.
Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!
Disclaimers
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The maximum salary for the LIS/LTS position is $145,475 annually. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.
Benefits include 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and vision insurance.
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).
Service line GWS Segment
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
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