Sr. Facilities Manager, on-site

Sr. Facilities Manager, on-site

Job

262141

Posted

24-Feb-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management, Property Management

Location(s)

Tucson - Arizona - United States of America

About the Role:

Ready to lead with impact?

Join CBRE as a Senior Facilities Manager, where you'll take charge of a dynamic portfolio of manufacturing facilities across Arizona and New Mexico. This role is based at the flagship 3.8 million-square-foot Tucson, AZ manufacturing site-the largest and most mission-critical facility in the portfolio.

In this position, you will play a key role in supporting on of our clients in the government and defense sector, ensuring their high-security, high-impact production environments operate with reliability, compliance, and excellence.

This is more than a traditional facilities role-it's an opportunity to drive operational performance, elevate strategic site execution, and deliver exceptional service in environments that directly support national defense objectives.

In this role, you will oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance across multiple manufacturing locations, ensuring asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and a consistently strong client experience. You'll also collaborate closely with Property Managers and landlords to ensure seamless coordination and high-quality service delivery throughout the entire portfolio.

What You'll Do:

* Lead and coordinate facility repairs and maintenance by partnering with technicians, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely and high-quality service.

* Foster strong client relationships through proactive communication and regular meetings to address and resolve facility-related concerns.

* Plan, prepare, and manage large-scale and high-profile capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports with precision and strategic oversight.

* This role requires up to 30% travel to other locations to support operational and business needs.

* Conduct facility inspections and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, maintaining high standards of quality assurance.

* Identify opportunities for operational improvements, repairs, and upgrades, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and performance.

* Develop and enforce environmental health and safety procedures tailored to each facility's needs.

* Build and maintain vendor relationships, oversee invoicing processes, and review and approve purchase orders for parts, services, and labor.

* Apply broad business and technical knowledge to align facilities operations with departmental goals and cross-functional initiatives.

* Provide formal supervision to staff, including performance evaluations, coaching, training, and development planning.

* Manage daily team operations by setting work schedules, assigning tasks, cross-training staff, and tracking departmental deadlines.

* Serve as a mentor and role model, promoting CBRE's RISE values and influencing others through leadership and collaboration.

* Solve complex technical and operational challenges with a strategic and solutions-oriented mindset.

* Recognize and address the broader impact of decisions across the department, driving continuous improvement in methods, processes, and standards.

What You'll Need:

* Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

* Facility Management certification (e.g., IFMA, BOMA) is preferred.

* Experience managing a minimum of 2 million square feet of commercial property, with manufacturing environments preferred.

* Proven experience in budget management, including accruals, deferrals, and variance reporting.

* Requires experience overseeing and coordinating multiple vendors.

* Demonstrated success in staffing, training, development, coaching, performance management, and retention strategies.

* Strong ability to communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and effectively, while setting expectations and resolving challenges.

* Requires experience supervising and leading manager-level employees. Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and drive alignment of operational goals across roles and functions.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related applications.

* Excellent organizational skills and a proactive, curious mindset.

* Solid understanding of financial and operational math, including percentages, fractions, and other calculations.

* Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

* CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.

* We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship…