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Facilities Manager

CBRE

Grand Rapids, MI · HybridJobSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Grand Rapids, MIHybrid
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The CBRE Facilities Manager oversees building operations and maintenance for a financial-sector client across multiple retail sites in Northwest Michigan. The role combines remote work with travel to those sites and includes managing staff, repairs, budgets, projects, vendors, inspections, and environmental health and safety procedures. A bachelor's degree and facility management certification are preferred; a valid driver's license is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Staff ManagementFacility MaintenanceClient Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementEnvironmental Health and SafetyVendor ManagementCommunicationLeadershipOrganizationAdvanced Math

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree3+ Years Relevant ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseFacility Management Certification

Full job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will manage building operations and maintenance for a financial sector client. This role will oversee multiple retail sites throughout Northwest Michigan. The role is 50% remote work from home and 50% travel to these sites.

This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

What You’ll Do:

  • Schedule 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.

  • Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.

  • Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.

  • Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.

  • Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.

  • Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.

  • Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.

  • Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.

  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.

  • Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.

  • 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. Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.

  • Experience in the areas of 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.

  • Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.

  • Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

  • Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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 culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential.

Disclaimer:

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 an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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 [email protected] 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)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,254 open Facilities Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$110–140K/yr868 salary ranges
  • US median$27–35/hr44 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open Facilities Manager jobs in Michigan and 1,254 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Facilities Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (989 postings).
Education
152 of the 1,254 open Facilities Manager jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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