Description

Senior Manager FM Engineering Operations

Job ID

234734

Posted

25-Aug-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers

Location(s)

Alpharetta - Georgia - United States of America, Atlanta - Georgia - United States of America

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE

About the Role:

As a CBRE Senior Manager FM Engineering Operations, you will lead and manage a team responsible for providing comprehensive technical and operational support to our account staff. You will be a key part of the Engineering and Technical Services team, ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of critical building equipment and systems. This is a hands-on leadership role based at the Alpharetta, GA location.

What You'll Do:

• Team Leadership & Development:
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Manage employee training initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Operational Management:
• Manage daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to deadlines.
• Develop and maintain work schedules and assign tasks.
• Implement cross-training programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analyze operational data and make recommendations for improvement.
• Financial & Resource Management:
• Manage the engineering operations budget.
• Track expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare budget reports.
• Compliance & Standards:
• Ensure team adherence to laws, regulations, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes and standards.
• Strategic Contribution:
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for innovation.
• Demonstrate understanding of business and engineering principles.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex technical and operational issues.
• Understand the impact of engineering operations on the broader organization.
• Lead by example, embodying CBRE's RISE values.

What You'll Need:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree preferred and 5+ years of experience in data center, facilities management, building operations, or a related field, with progressive responsibility.
• Team Management Skills:
• Proven experience in all aspects of team management (staffing, performance management, training, and development).
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to convey clear expectations and address challenging situations.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Other:
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

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).