Engineering Operations Manager- Facilities Management (US Remote; must reside in Chicago/ Hoffman Estates, IL, Austin, TX or Issaquah, WA)
Job ID
228897
Posted
15-Jul-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Austin - Texas - United States of America, Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Hoffman Estates - Illinois - United States of America, Issaquah - Washington - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant 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, demonstrating 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.
**About the role**
The Engineering Operations Manager plays a vital leadership role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient engineering and facilities services across this Life Sciences/ Pharmaceutical portfolio. This position is responsible for driving critical initiatives, ensuring technical excellence, managing compliance, and leading a high-performing team that supports critical infrastructure and client needs.
This individual must be located in Chicago, IL, Hoffman Estates, Austin, TX or Issaquah, WA.
**What you'll do**
**Strategic & Technical Guidance**
+ Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with client goals.
+ Serve as SME on contractor selection, technical scopes, and project execution.
+ Direct facility controls, asset management systems, and critical preventative maintenance programs (e.g., IR testing, Arc Flash).
**Operational & Financial Management**
+ Oversee daily operations, ensuring alignment to quality, safety, and code compliance.
+ Review and guide site budgets to align with engineering and preventative maintenance needs.
+ Manage departmental P&L, performance reporting, and support long-term planning.
**Team Leadership**
+ Supervise CMMS Manager and Health & Safety Manager
+ Foster a culture of accountability, development, and cross-training.
**Compliance & Continuous Improvement**
+ Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain all required documentation.
+ Lead SOP creation and process improvements for operational efficiency.
+ Resolve complex, multi-functional operational issues with strategic solutions.
**Customer Engagement**
+ Collaborate across departments to identify needs and deliver engineering solutions.
+ Build strong client, vendor, and team relationships.
+ Model CBRE RISE values and lead by example in every interaction.
**What you'll need**
+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of
+ experience and education will be considered.
+ Prefer Pharmaceutical/ Life Sciences Facilities Management experience.
+ Must hold technical mentorship and leadership of Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing operations.
+ Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising,
+ and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
+ Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
**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 environment is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!
**Disclaimers**
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 compensation range is about $150,000 to $165,000 annual base salary plus 20% target bonus based on experience. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience.
**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
[email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)