Ops Manager (Temp)

Job Title: Operations Manager (Temporary)

Job Information

Employment Type: Temporary

Duration: No current end date established

About the Role

As a CBRE Operations Manager, you will lead facility operations for a client site, ensuring the efficient delivery of building maintenance, repair services, vendor management, safety programs, and overall operational excellence. You will oversee a team responsible for maintaining facility performance while supporting business objectives and delivering an exceptional client experience.

This role is part of the Facilities Management function, which is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of commercial facilities, supporting asset performance, maintaining compliance, and driving operational efficiency across the portfolio.

This temporary position does not currently have a defined end date and may continue based on business needs.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and direct supervision to facilities staff, including performance management, coaching, training, development, and employee engagement.
• Manage daily operational activities for the facilities team. Establish schedules, assign work, monitor workloads, and ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate facility maintenance and repair activities by partnering with technicians, service providers, contractors, and vendors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by conducting regular meetings, addressing concerns, and resolving facility-related issues.
• Develop, manage, and monitor operating budgets, capital projects, financial forecasts, and variance reporting.
• Conduct facility inspections and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, reduce costs, and enhance facility reliability through process improvements and strategic planning.
• Manage environmental health and safety programs and ensure adherence to all applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee vendor management activities, including contract administration, procurement support, invoice review, and service delivery performance.
• Deliver training and guidance on maintenance procedures, safety practices, and operational standards to support team effectiveness.
• Model CBRE’s RISE values through leadership, collaboration, and accountability while influencing stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Apply advanced knowledge of facilities management principles to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant facilities, operations, or property management experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Facility Management certification preferred (FMP, CFM, or equivalent).
• Experience leading teams, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, employee development, and retention.
• Strong ability to communicate sensitive or complex information effectively to employees, clients, and business partners.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and influence positive operational outcomes.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities with a proactive and inquisitive approach.
• Experience managing budgets, capital projects, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
• Working knowledge of environmental health and safety programs and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Advanced mathematical and financial analysis skills, including the ability to calculate percentages, variances, forecasts, and other business-related metrics.

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. We value diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets and empower our people to realize their 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.

Disclaimers

This is a temporary position with no currently established end date. Employment is subject to business needs and may conclude at any time in accordance with applicable employment laws and company policies.

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.

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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com 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)