Facilities Supervisor - Cebu City

<p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Facilities Supervisor (Cebu City)</span></p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">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.</p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)</span></p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">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.</p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">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.</p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Role:</span></p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">As a CBRE Facilities Supervisor, you will supervise the team that coordinates with clients, vendors, and contractors to make sure work orders are complete. </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span>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.</span><span> </span></p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What You’ll Do:</span></p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <ul style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Point of contact for escalated communications between landlord, tenants, and service providers by ensuring all procedures, policies, and reporting formats are understood, and implemented. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Review data from work order reports and create and present performance and progress status reports to management. Make suggestions on how to improve efficiency. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Design and oversee the schedule for cleaning and disinfecting the building. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Conduct market research and compare costs and benefits when evaluating new vendors.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Keep track of regular and ad-hoc facility expenses. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Resolve complex problems and identify appropriate approaches to existing solutions to accomplish team objectives. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">May establish new techniques to ensure the team is able to meet its objectives. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Has a direct impact on the team objectives as well as the objectives of related teams. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Ensure personal and team outcomes have a positive impact on customer objectives. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Guide team through the application of basic knowledge of practices and procedures. Work to build consensus.</span></li></ul><ul style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;"> </ul> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">So, what's in it for you?</span></p> <ul style="direction: ltr; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; unicode-bidi: embed;"> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Annual Merit Increase</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Performance Bonus</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">12 days of sick leave credits (unused sick leave credits convertible to cash)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">12 days of vacation leave credits (unused vacation leave credits will be rolled over the following year)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">HMO and Life Insurance on Day 1</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Autonomy in work - We support and reward creators and doers, encourage innovation and an entrepreneurial mind-set.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Inclusivity and Accessibility - We enable, value and embrace diverse perspectives across many dimensions</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">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.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why CBRE </span></p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">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.</p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Applicant AI Use Disclosure</span> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p> <p style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt;">We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.  </p>

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