Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Job ID

284117

Posted

01-Jul-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Dayton - Ohio - United States of America

About the Role:

CBRE is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to support a key client at a 1.3 million-square-foot distribution and fulfillment center in the Dayton, Ohio area. This role is responsible for leading facility operations, vendor management, workplace safety, and service delivery across a critical logistics operation. The successful candidate will be a seasoned facilities professional who can confidently lead teams, manage vendors, maintain strong client partnerships, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced industrial environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations for a 1.3 million-square-foot fulfillment and distribution center.
• Manage facility and grounds maintenance, janitorial/industrial cleaning services, and third-party security operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 20+ employees while managing scheduling, training, performance, and time reporting.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to ensure facility reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Coordinate building repairs and maintenance activities, including HVAC, fire protection systems, electrical infrastructure, dock doors, roofing, and grounds services.
• Deliver safety and equipment training, including forklift and pallet jack operation awareness and best practices.
• Manage approximately 20 vendors and service providers, ensuring performance, quality, and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Monitor budgets, purchase orders, work orders, and service delivery metrics while maintaining strong cost discipline.
• Build productive client relationships, communicate project progress, and effectively manage expectations in a demanding operational environment.
• Drive quality assurance inspections, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that enhance facility performance.

What You'll Need:

• 3+ years of facilities management experience, including direct leadership of teams with 20 or more employees.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience and education combinations will be considered. Facilities Management certification is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS platforms and work order management systems, including preventive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing building and grounds maintenance within industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, fire and life safety systems, building management systems (BMS), dock levelers, and overhead doors.
• Experience overseeing multiple vendors, contractors, and service providers while maintaining service quality and accountability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, respond with urgency, and effectively solve operational challenges.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills, with the confidence to uphold service agreements and operational standards.
• Experience managing budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with facility management and reporting tools such as IFM Hub, Power BI, Smartsheet, or similar systems.
• Valid driver's license required.

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $95,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Facilities Manager position is $110,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. 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.

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