Engineering Operations Manager- Facilities Management (US Remote; must reside in Chicago/ Hoffman Es

at CBRE in Augusta, Maine, United States

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 industrys 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 youll 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-tr