Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Job ID

285822

Posted

20-Jul-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Waco - Texas - United States of America

About the Role:

CBRE is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead integrated facilities operations at one of North America's largest food manufacturing campuses in Waco, Texas. This highly visible role supports a 700,000 sq. ft. production facility that manufactures a significant portion of the nation's popular confectionery products, including fruit-flavored candies, chocolate products, and peanut-based snacks.

Working directly with our client, you will oversee a broad range of facilities services, lead a team of professionals, manage vendor and contractor relationships, and drive operational and financial performance across a complex manufacturing environment.

Schedule: Monday through Friday with occasional weekend support and on-call responsibilities as business needs require.

Important: This manufacturing campus produces a variety of confectionery products, including peanut-containing items. Individuals will regularly work in an environment where peanut products are present.

What You'll Do:

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations for a 700,000 sq. ft. manufacturing campus supporting approximately 1,000 onsite associates and 500 contractors.
• Oversee multiple service lines including facilities maintenance, janitorial services, full-service cafeteria operations, security, landscaping, uniforms, and waste management.
• Manage and develop a team of 3-4 direct reports, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Coordinate vendor, supplier, and contractor activities while ensuring service excellence, compliance, and safety standards are maintained.
• Build strong client partnerships and serve as a key point of contact for operational and facilities-related matters.
• Prepare, manage, and track operating budgets, capital expenditures, financial forecasts, and variance reporting.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and implement initiatives that improve efficiency, service delivery, and overall financial performance.
• Conduct facility inspections, oversee maintenance projects, and ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety requirements.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of facilities management, operations, manufacturing, or related leadership experience.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and multiple integrated facilities service lines.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, reporting, forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Proven people leadership experience, including supervision, coaching, and development of direct reports.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting large employee and contractor populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results.

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.

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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