Company Overview

CBRE Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company and is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). CBRE serves clients in more than 100 countries through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development).

We Want You to Join Us!

Work Location: Kulim, Kedah

·       Permanent role

·       MUST have valid license 33KV

About the Role:

As a CBRE Facilities Manager cum BO Chargeman, you will manage a team responsible for providing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of a small sized buildings, while acting as the competent person for 33 kV high‑voltage electrical systems. You will also need to inspect and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment in assigned facilities to achieve most efficient results, minimizes down time through proactive performance testing and scheduled maintenance.

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 Account Manager regarding all repairs and investment plans.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute preventive/corrective maintenance, testing, and fault rectification of HV/LV distribution equipment; supervise technicians/contractors during works
• Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical safety regulations and licensing requirements, and implement robust safety procedures such as lockout/tagout and permit-to-work systems.
• Coordinate emergency response for power outages or equipment failures, liaise with relevant utility providers, and maintain thorough documentation of incidents, corrective actions, and lessons learned.

·      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.

·      Schedule 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.

·      Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.

·      Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.

·      Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.

·      Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.

·      Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.

·      Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.

·      Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.

·      Lead by example and model behaviors 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.

What You’ll Need:

• Background M&E & FM knowledge 
• BO Chargeman certified 33KV required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus a minimum of five (5) years experience as a licensed electrician, and minimum three (3) years experience in leading a team of direct reports.

·       Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.

·       Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.

·       Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.

·       Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

·       Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, 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.

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