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
As a CBRE Regional Ops Director, you will lead the team responsible for running the performance of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems) and maintaining continuity throughout to provide overall quality control for all properties in a region within a Life Sciences company. The sites being managed are responsible for the manufacture of Pharmaceutical products in a highly regulated environment.
This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What you’ll do
Oversee key performance indicators and financial performance of a region of GxP manufacturing sites. Implement measures to keep performance meeting client expectations.
Seek out new business. This includes the identification of opportunities, engaging in client solicitations, proposal developments, and crafting presentations. (Not applicable to all GWS specific roles, but they may seek opportunities for improvements).
Approve hiring contractors and subcontractors based on facility need. Implement bidding procedures as required for contract maintenance activities.
Direct the daily operation of facility controls and asset management systems.
Approve annual operating budgets.
Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and mentor. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Coordinate and lead 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. Direct reports include Facility Managers and related support staff.
Apply a robust knowledge of multiple subject areas, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational and organizational problems using the appropriate resources within or outside the department. Apply root cause analysis to critical issues in the Manufacturing environment.
Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes and standards.