
Facility Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
The Role
Overview
Manage daily operations, maintenance, vendor contracts, and client relations for facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- contract management
- facility maintenance
- data reporting
- team development
- budget management
- compliance docs
Tasks
-Contract Management: Oversee all vendor and service contracts, ensuring regular review, competitive bidding, and invoice accuracy in alignment with contract pricing. -Maintenance & Capital Planning: Coordinate HVAC and building systems maintenance, support capital planning, and contribute to five-year facility improvement strategies. -Client & Tenant Relations: Respond promptly to client and occupant needs. Oversee and evaluate ongoing service delivery to ensure satisfaction and adherence to SLAs. -Data & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report data to evaluate facility performance and support operational decision-making. -Team Development: Hire, train, and motivate facilities staff. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture grounded in safety and accountability. -Financial Accountability: Prepare, review, and approve budgets, financial reports, contracts, expenditures, and purchase orders. Monitor costs and identify opportunities for efficiency. -Operational Oversight: Supervise maintenance programs related to the interior and exterior conditions of the property. Ensure systems and structures are functioning optimally and safely. -Documentation & Compliance: Maintain all required site documentation, including safety logs, compliance reports, manuals, and contract files. Ensure timely completion and accuracy of all site-specific records. -Operates primarily in a professional office environment but may travel between properties and perform inspections in varied weather conditions. -Risk Management: Ensure all vendors and tenants comply with insurance requirements. Coordinate claims as needed.
Requirements
- bachelor’s
- cmms
- yardi
- cfm
- bms
- hvac
What You Bring
-Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration required. -Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). -Knowledge of financial systems (Yardi a plus). -Regularly required to communicate clearly, operate office equipment, and remain stationary for up to 75% of the time. -Must be able to move throughout facilities to conduct site walkthroughs and inspections. -Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). -5–7 years of experience in facility maintenance, property management, or a related discipline. -Strong understanding of vendor contracts, SLAs, and operational compliance. -Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or similar credential through IFMA, BOMA, or equivalent. -Skilled in Building Management System (BMS) operation and optimization. -Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. -Demonstrated success implementing cost-reduction or process-improvement programs. -Experience with critical system environments and/or campus or industrial settings. -Proficiency in HVAC systems, Fire Life Safety (FLS), emergency systems, construction, and engineering principles. -Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required. Travel between sites will be a requirement of the role.
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Benefits
-Comprehensive Benefits starting on your first day -Weekly Pay -Training, Development, and Advancement Opportunities -A Clean and Cutting-Edge Facility Environment
The Company
About Cushman & Wakefield
-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Logistics
Public Sector
Rail
Healthcare
Hospitality
Office
Investor
Multifamily
Retail
Sustainability & Wellness
Technology
