BTO Sr Manager

BTO Sr Manager

Job ID

302717

Posted

29-Oct-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Purchasing/Procurement, Sales & Leasing, Sales Support, Sales/Brokerage

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

About the Role

As a CBRE BTO (Bid, Transition, Operate) Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the full lifecycle of new business opportunities, from solution development and pricing through transition and operational execution. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Pricing teams to develop innovative, cost-effective, and client-focused solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence.

This position is part of the Sales function and works closely with Operations and Client Solutions teams to design, estimate, transition, and operationalize complex integrated facilities management solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in commercial soft services operations, estimating, proposal development, pricing strategy, and client engagement within environments such as life sciences, healthcare, laboratories, manufacturing, and commercial facilities.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Operations, Sales, and Pricing leadership to design compelling and achievable solutions for new business pursuits.
• Develop innovative service delivery models that align with client objectives while showcasing CBRE differentiators and value propositions.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to understand industry trends, benchmarks, and pricing strategies.
• Participate in client site visits and assessments to gather operational requirements and validate solution assumptions.
• Develop detailed labor models, cost estimates, and pricing strategies that support profitable and competitive proposals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to collect cost data, validate assumptions, and ensure estimate accuracy.
• Lead pricing efforts for formal contract submissions, ensuring compliance, competitiveness, and financial integrity.
• Implement and continuously improve estimating methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Support and participate in client presentations, proposal defenses, and high-profile sales pitches.
• Assist with the transition and implementation of newly awarded contracts to ensure seamless operational startup.
• Provide ongoing operational support and subject matter expertise for existing accounts as assigned.
• Analyze complex business challenges and identify solutions that improve operational performance, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and promote continuous improvement principles across projects and programs.
• Model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values and influence stakeholders to achieve common business objectives.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to resolve challenges and drive successful outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 6-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience operating, managing, or solutioning large-scale custodial, janitorial, environmental, or integrated soft services programs.
• Strong experience developing labor models, operational plans, and pricing solutions for facilities services contracts.
• Knowledge of estimating tools, methodologies, and pricing best practices.
• Ability to communicate complex operational and pricing concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience supporting customer discussions, contract negotiations, and proposal presentations.
• Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting GMP/GxP-regulated environments, laboratories, life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare facilities.

• Experience with additional soft service lines including:

• Landscaping

• Snow Removal

• Pest Control

• Security Services

• Fire & Life Safety Programs

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Experience supporting large, complex, multi-site facility service programs.

Why CBRE?

CBRE provides medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) from your start date including 15 days of PTO and 11 holidays.

Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.

Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company!

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $135,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $150,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

Find out more

About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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