Facilities Manager

About the Role:

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead operations at a large-scale, industrial and manufacturing site spanning over 770,000 square feet in Clinton, TN. This fast-paced environment supports complex production processes and requires a strong leader who thrives on organization, execution, and driving strong client partnership.

This role oversees building operations, maintenance programs, and a team of facilities professionals, ensuring reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across critical infrastructure such as mechanical systems, including boilers and chillers. Success in this position requires a proactive mindset and exceptional communication skills to partner closely with stakeholders and deliver best-in-class service.

What Youll Do:

• Lead, develop, and supervise a facilities team, including coaching, performance management, and training initiatives.

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient task execution and resource allocation.

• Manage building maintenance and repair programs by coordinating internal teams, vendors, and contractors.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, leading meetings and resolving operational challenges collaboratively.

• Oversee budgets, capital projects, and financial reporting, including variance analysis and cost control.

• Conduct facility inspections and ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.

• Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and site processes.

• Manage vendor performance, procurement processes, and service delivery outcomes.

What Youll Need:

• Bachelors degree preferred with 35 years of relevant facilities or operations experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams and drive performance outcomes.

• Strong communication skills, with confidence handling complex or sensitive discussions with stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strong client relationships in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Highly organized with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail.

• Experience managing maintenance programs, vendors, and facility systems (mechanical infrastructure knowledge preferred)

• Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and analytical problem-solving skills.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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.

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CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)