Facilities Manager/ Workplace Experience Manager

About the Role:
As a CBRE Workplace Experience Manager, you will be responsible for managing employees that oversee the delivery of workplace experience services. Examples of services include Reception, Meeting & Event Management, and administrative office duties. This job is part of the Workplace Experience function. They are responsible for providing world-class customer service to the clients and visitors of a designated building.
What You'll Do:
• Manage the delivery of all onsite soft service scopes at client site in accordance to KPI. Service scopes include:
o Food/Canteen catering services
o Office cleaning; Factory cleaning; Internal waste handling and pest control
o Reception; Postal services & office supplies; Meeting room management; Pantry supplies and service
o Indoor Plant & Landscaping services
• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Build and maintain a trusted client relationship. Negotiate with clients, partners, and associates to resolve conflicting priorities.
• Ensure support provided by the team is efficient and consistent. Suggest process improvement efforts on a regular basis. Assist with developing strategic solutions.
• Assess technological and training needs for Workplace Experience teams and clients. Always follow safety standards with employees, clients, and vendors.
• Develop vendor partnerships with the intention of cost saving efforts. Manage negotiations for contract services. Confirm that all vendors have current proof of insurance and contractual documentation.
• Oversee programs ran by third party vendors. Ensure all invoices for business services billed.
• Ensure support provided by the team is efficient and consistent.
• Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.