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Facilities Manager

Job ID

246238

Posted

05-Nov-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

New Ulm - Minnesota - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Facilities Manager, you will lead the operations and maintenance of a 532,000 square-foot industrial facility in New Ulm, Minnesota. This role also includes the remote oversight of two additional facilities in California, requiring quarterly out-of-state travel. The Facilities Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of all building infrastructure services, fostering a robust safety culture, and delivering exceptional client satisfaction.

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:

+ Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

+ Oversee the operations and maintenance of all building infrastructure services, including HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and other critical equipment.

+ Schedule and prioritize work orders to minimize production disruptions.

+ 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.

+ Lead facility improvement projects, such as parking lot repairs and infrastructure upgrades.

+ 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.

+ Drive a strong safety culture within an industrial setting, encompassing Fire Life Safety programs, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) documentation, and adherence to OSHA standards.

+ 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.

+ Select, coordinate, and monitor vendors to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

+ Act as the primary client liaison, ensuring clear communication and effective conflict resolution.

+ 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 facilities management within an industrial/manufacturing facility.

+ Extensive knowledge of HVAC, boiler and chillers maintenance.

+ 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.

+ Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

+ When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps 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 potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

+ We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

•CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $115,000 annually [or $55.29 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $120,000 annually [or $57.69 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

**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)