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Facilities Manager- Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical onsite in Milpitas, CA

Job ID

243541

Posted

16-Oct-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Milpitas - California - United States of America

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 Facilities Manager, you will lead a team responsible for providing coordinating building operations and maintenance for a Research & Development Manufacturing campus in Milpitas, California.

What you’ll do

Facility Operations & Maintenance

+ Lead all aspects of daily operations of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety.

+ Conduct routine inspections and ensure preventive maintenance is performed as required.

+ Lead emergency repairs and service requests.

Vendor & Contract Management

+ Lead contracts with external service providers (e.g., janitorial, landscaping).

+ Monitor vendor performance and ensure service level compliance.

+ Partner with procurement team and support procurement initiatives.

Health, Safety & Compliance

+ Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.

+ Adhere to client safety, compliance and regulatory standards, as well as local SOPs.

+ Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.

+ Maintain emergency preparedness plans and coordinate drills.

Budgeting & Financial Oversight

+ Develop and lead budgets for maintenance, repairs, and capital projects.

+ Track expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Strategic Projects & Capital Improvements

+ Support the implementation of facility upgrades and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

+ Ensure assets are kept up to date with the CMMS and asset risk and compliance (ARC) program.

+ Collaborate with leadership on long-term planning and case development.

Team Leadership & Customer Engagement

+ Supervise maintenance staff.

+ Hire, train, and evaluate team members.

+ Engage with internal collaborators to ensure facility needs are met.

Reporting & Documentation

+ Maintain records of inspections, repairs, and compliance activities.

+ Ensure facility performance and vendor metrics achieve established targets.

Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship

+ Promote energy efficiency and implement eco-friendly upgrades.

+ Run recycling and waste disposal programs.

What you’ll need

+ Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

+ 5+ years of experience managing office and manufacturing facilities.

+ Strong knowledge of building systems and regulatory compliance.

+ Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills (this is not a project management role).

+ Proficiency in facility management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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 environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course 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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The compensation range is about $135,000 annual base salary plus 10% target bonus with some flexibility based on experience. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.

**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 [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)