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Cushman & Wakefield

Global commercial real estate services provider

Facility Manager

Facilities ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWendell, NC, USA$97.8k - $115k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration is required.
  • A minimum of 5–7 years of commercial high-rise, campus environment, and/or property portfolio management experience is required.
  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), or Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications are recommended; other engineering, business, or technical training or certifications are preferred.
  • Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints.
  • Proficiency in understanding management agreements and contract language.
  • Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong financial management discipline, including financial tracking, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Knowledge of financial systems; Yardi is a plus.
  • Skill in building management systems maintenance and monitoring.
  • Ability to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure day-to-day facility or campus operations—including custodial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance—are implemented consistently with company policies and client directives.
  • Manage contracts, ensure regular review and bidding as required, and verify invoices against contract pricing.
  • Supervise maintenance programs for the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of properties.
  • Respond promptly to requests from building tenants and occupants, oversee ongoing contract programs to assess their needs, and ensure problems are resolved in accordance with contract scope and service-level agreements.
  • Complete accurate and timely site-specific documentation and reports, including operating and emergency procedures manuals, compliance and safety logs, elevator and janitorial logs, purchase-order and vendor-insurance records, drawings, invoices, contract files, property-condition reports, and other required documentation.
  • Prepare, review, and provide initial approval as needed for budgets, monthly and quarterly financial reports, contracts, expenditures, and purchase orders related to the facilities or complex.
  • Coordinate preparation and publication of the annual budget, quarterly reforecast, and business plans.
  • Assist in developing capital budgets, including contributions to a five-year maintenance, facility-improvement, and cost-reduction plan.
  • Collect, analyze, and report statistical data as required to assess facility-management objectives.
  • Hire, train, and motivate facility personnel; maintain positive staff relations; and conduct or approve staff performance evaluations.
  • Maintain thorough familiarity with the management contract and its requirements.
  • Monitor tenant and vendor compliance with insurance requirements and coordinate claims as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in leasing, construction, engineering, and all facets of property operation and building management.
  • Experience with critical system environments.
  • Experience developing and implementing programs to reduce cost inefficiencies.
  • CMMS/work-order management experience.

About the Company

Cushman & Wakefield

Global commercial real estate services provider

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate services to property owners, tenants, and investors worldwide. It helps clients buy, sell, lease, manage facilities, and value properties through market research, brokerage, property management, and consulting. Revenue comes from commissions on sales and leases, management and consulting fees, and selective strategic investments in related companies. Its global network across major markets and diverse client focus helps clients optimize real estate strategies and portfolio performance.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1917

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