South-East Asia Operations Lead

South-East Asia Operations Lead (Taguig City)

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. CBRE is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realize potential in every dimension.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building.

Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

About the Role:

Join CBRE as the South-East Asia Operations Lead and take charge of an exciting new client account recently transitioned globally into our portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity where you'll shape operational excellence from day one, foster strong client relationships, and drive innovation within facilities management. As part of CBRE's dynamic account leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in setting the tone for service delivery, team culture, and long-term success on this strategic account.

This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

What You'll Do:

• Provide senior-level supervision to Facilities Managers and their teams, ensuring effective leadership development, staff training, and performance evaluations.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
• Understand and recognize broader impact across the department
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline
• Develop and implement strategic plans for facility operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects across multiple regions.
• Conduct regular regional facility inspections, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and driving operational efficiencies.
• Manage and optimize budgets, including capital expenditures, operating budgets, and variance reports across multiple regions.
• Foster and maintain positive client relationships, addressing and resolving complex facility issues and conducting high-level meetings.
• Oversee and negotiate with vendors and contractors, ensuring quality service and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives to enhance environmental health and safety procedures across all facilities under your purview.
• Conduct advanced process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.
• Engage in high-level problem-solving, addressing organizational challenges that may not be evident in existing systems and processes.
• Model and promote CBRE RISE values, influencing various stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Flexibility: Ability to work on a shifting schedule, including 24/7 operations and holidays.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree of Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in handling both hard and soft services
• Facilities Management Background is required
• People Skills- ability to handle and manage a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Amenable working on a shifting schedule, 6 days a week, weekends/ holidays
• Can start ASAP

So, what's in it for you?

• Annual Merit Increase
• Performance Bonus
• 12 days of sick leave credits (unused sick leave credits convertible to cash)
• 12 days of vacation leave credits (unused vacation leave credits will be rolled over the following year)
• HMO and Life Insurance on Day 1
• Autonomy in work - We support and reward creators and doers, encourage innovation and an entrepreneurial mind-set.
• Inclusivity and Accessibility - We enable, value and embrace diverse perspectives across many dimensions
• Safety and Well-Being - You'll be provided with the work environment, resources and tools to feel like your most productive self and offered support for your total wellbeing.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps 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 potential. We welcome all applicants.