Sr Facilities Manager

About the Role:

Join CBRE in a Senior Facilities Manager role supporting one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions. This organization operates a vast global footprint and is known for its commitment to exceptional workplace experiences, operational excellence, and high standards of service delivery.


Based in Elgin, IL, this position will provide strategic oversight of a multi-site portfolio totaling approximately 765,000 square feet across Elgin, Winnetka, Downtown Chicago, and Milwaukee. Regular travel is expected to the Illinois locations approximately once per week, with travel to Milwaukee occurring approximately once per month.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a facilities professional who thrives in a client-facing environment, excels at delivering a premium workplace experience, and is passionate about leading teams, vendors, and operations across a complex portfolio.

What You'll Do:

• Lead facility operations, maintenance programs, and service delivery across a multi-site portfolio totaling approximately 765,000 square feet.
• Manage and develop facility management teams, including performance management, coaching, training, and workforce planning.
• Build strong partnerships with client stakeholders and serve as a trusted advisor on workplace and operational initiatives.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs, repairs, vendor performance, and overall site operational readiness.
• Manage portfolio operating budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Drive an elevated employee and visitor experience through exceptional service standards and workplace hospitality.
• Conduct facility inspections, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote environmental health and safety best practices.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, continuous improvement, and enhanced service delivery across all locations.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of facilities, operations, workplace, or property management experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading teams, managing vendors, and delivering results across multiple sites or a regional portfolio.
• Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Proven experience managing operating budgets, forecasting, financial reporting, and capital projects.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of facility maintenance, compliance, health and safety practices, and contractor management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and related business systems.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly throughout the portfolio.
• Facility Management certification (FMP, CFM, or similar) is a plus.

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.

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.

Disclaimer:

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 minimum salary for the Sr Facilities Manager position is $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sr Facilities Manager position is $135,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.


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 View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada).


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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful 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, leveraging 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.

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