Senior Facilities Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

. Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities, including custodial, life-safety, engineering and general maintenance services .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $97,750 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Facilities Management, overseeing operations, financial management, and team leadership. Proficient in developing budgets, managing service contracts, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Facilities ManagementFinancial ManagementTeam LeadershipVendor ManagementCustomer Focus

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentContract ManagementWork Order ManagementPerformance ManagementProblem SolvingData AnalysisLeasingConstruction ManagementEngineeringProperty Operations

Soft Skills

Communication ProficiencyRelationship ManagementTeam OrientationMulti-taskingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

CMMSWork Order Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities ManagementBachelor's Degree in Corporate Real EstateBachelor's Degree in Project ManagementBachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Facility OperationsLife-SafetyCustodial ServicesEngineering ServicesMaintenance Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities, including custodial, life-safety, engineering and general maintenance services
Manage service contracts, service delivery, performance and financial reviews, RFPs, payments and invoicing
Lead the facility management team in maintenance programs for interior and exterior facility conditions and operations
Ensure prompt responses to client and tenant requests
Implement ongoing contract review programs to assess needs and resolve problems
Prepare and deliver consolidated budget, financial, contract, expenditure and purchase order reports
Develop and explain annual facility budgets, quarterly forecasts and business plans
Assist with capital budgets and five-year maintenance, facility improvement and cost reduction plans
Coordinate collection, analysis and reporting of facility management metrics, work order productivity, cost savings and improvements
Review work order metrics to identify service gaps and recurring issues and provide corrective actions
Approve positions and direct hiring, training, motivation and performance evaluations of facility management staff
Manage customer focus and relationships with key client contacts
Drive innovation through best practices, operational efficiency, service efficiency, industry trends and tools
Ensure tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate claims

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management or Business Administration required
Minimum of 8-10 years of facility management experience, with at least 3 years at the level of Facility Manager
Experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management
Experience with human resource and performance management processes
Experience with critical system environments preferred
CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred
Communication proficiency (oral and written)
Technical proficiency
Problem solving/analysis
Customer focus
Financial management
Leadership
Relationship management
Team orientation
Vendor management
Multi-tasking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time away from work
Unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay