Operations Manager

About the role


The Operations Manager at CBRE leads engineering teams to ensure efficient facility management for a major telecommunications client. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, optimizing systems performance, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. The manager acts as a key liaison between the client and internal teams to support strategic initiatives and maintain high-quality facilities.


What you'll do

• Recommend and implement ongoing improvements to preventive maintenance programs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and technicians.
• Lead all aspects of building systems, including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical management; stay updated on the latest HVAC technology trends
• Maintain continuous communication with tenants, clients, owners, facility management teams, and vendors.
• Assist in the solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations (fires, evacuations, equipment failures) and address customer concerns.
• Implement and administer inventory control programs; purchase parts and supplies as needed.
• Develop specifications and assist in soliciting and administering maintenance/repair service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, government agencies, and company directives regarding building operations.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university
• Minimum of seven years of related experience (commercial building/engineering operations) and/or trade school training.
• Universal EPA/CFC certification is required.
• Preferred: Local Operating Engineer's License or Trade License, Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA), Real Property Administrator (RPA), Proficient computer skills; familiar with energy Management System (EMS) programming and fire alarm systems.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each task satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

Why CBRE?

• Competitive Compensation: CBRE offers competitive salaries and performance-based bonuses to reward employee contributions.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through training programs, workshops, and access to certifications in various real estate and facility management disciplines.

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 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).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.