Sr Facilities Manager onsite in Irving, TX or Philadelphia, PA areas Job at CBRE

Sr Facilities Manager onsite in Irving, TX or Philadelphia, PA areas

Location and Availability
Travel up to 30% and must reside in DFW, TX or Philadelphia, PA areas.
Approximately 500,000 sq ft of facility space, including hard and soft services.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model places client needs at the heart of our integrated real‑estate solutions, enabling consistent, measurably superior outcomes across industries and geographies.

About The Role

As a CBRE Facilities Sr. Manager, you will lead the operational management of a portfolio of Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical GMP/GXP buildings, overseeing building operations and maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Track staff training and development, conduct performance evaluations and coaching, and oversee recruiting and hiring.
• Coordinate and develop the team’s daily activities, set and track schedules and deadlines, and mentor staff.
• Lead facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and run large, high‑profile capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections and quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations, and suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.
• Create and maintain environmental health and safety procedures.
• Develop vendor relationships, oversee invoicing procedures, and review purchase orders for parts, services, and labor.
• Lead by example, modeling CBRE RISE values, and influence others while following policies and departmental plans.
• Identify and solve complex technical and operational problems.
• Understand the broader impact across the department and improve existing methods, processes, and standards.

What You’ll Need

• Preferred bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of relevant experience; experience plus education considered in lieu of a degree.
• Valid driver’s license required. Facility Management certification preferred.
• Experience in Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical GMP/GXP environments, and in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong communication skills to convey performance expectations and handle complex issues.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team toward broad operational targets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Why CBRE?

CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services. Our collaborative environment is grounded in respect, integrity, service, and excellence, valuing diverse perspectives and skills. Join CBRE to chart your own path 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is committed to equal employment opportunity for 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 law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application or recruitment process. Please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or phone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

Service line

GWS Segment