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Facility Manager

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Cushman & Wakefield
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
  • Management
  • Real Estate/Property
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 93500 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 93500.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title

Facility Manager

Job Description Summary

The Facilities Manager provides leadership and oversight for facilities operations at a designated location, set of buildings, or campus. This role ensures the effective implementation of policies, procedures, and workplace services that result in a well-managed and well-maintained environment. Key responsibilities include responding to tenant needs, ensuring environmental health and safety, and aligning services with client goals. The Facilities Manager coordinates activities, financials, vendors, and staffing to meet current and future operational needs.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operations of the facility or campus, including custodial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance, in alignment with C&W policies and client directives.
  • Manage all contracts to ensure they are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as required; verify that invoices match contract pricing
  • Supervise maintenance programs for both interior and exterior property conditions.
  • Respond positively and promptly to requests from building tenants and occupants. Oversee the implementation of ongoing contract programs to constantly assess tenant and occupant needs and to ensure problems are being solved promptly to the mutual benefit of the tenant, client, and the properties in accordance with contract scope and Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
  • Ensure that all site-specific documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time, including:
    • Property Information Book
    • Site Operating Manual
    • Emergency Procedures Manual
    • IIPP Manual
    • Compliance Logs (Local Code, ADA, OSHA)
    • Safety Meeting Log
    • Elevator and Janitorial Logs
    • Purchase Order Log
    • Vendor COIs
    • As-built Drawings
    • Paid Invoices File
    • General and Contract Files
    • Annual Property Conditions and Year-End Performance Report
  • Prepare, review, and give initial approval and as needed all budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(ies) or complex.
  • Coordinate the preparation and publication of the annual budget, quarterly reforecast, and business plans.
  • Assist in the development of capital budgets for the property. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Collect, analyze and report statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives.
  • Hire, train, and evaluate facility personnel; foster positive staff relations.
  • Ensure compliance with management contracts and insurance requirements.
Key Competencies

Communication Proficiency (oral and written) Technical Proficiency Problem Solving and Analysis Leadership Teamwork Orientation Relationship Management Financial Management

Education Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration (required)
Experience Requirements
  • 5–7 years of experience in commercial high-rise, campus, or property portfolio management (required)
  • Preferred experience in:
    • Leasing, construction, engineering, and all facets of property operation and building management preferred
    • Critical system environments
    • Experience in the development and implementation of programs to drive out cost inefficiencies preferred
    • CMMS/Work Order Management systems
Additional Qualifications
  • Certifications recommended: CFM (IFMA), BOMA, or other engineering/business/technical certifications
  • Ability to read construction specifications and blueprints
  • Proficiency in contract language and management agreements
  • Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Financial management expertise,…
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