Location

Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

At Brookfield Properties, we recognize that real quality lives in the details. It’s why our hotels are developed and managed to the highest standards of excellence, where corners are never cut. Here, each aspect of design is deliberate. Here, our efficiency is exhaustive, and our performance is painstaking. And here, caring about our guests is at the core of everything we do.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

We are seeking a Director, Facilities and Engineering to support the Hospitality real estate business units in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will play a key part in inspiring change and continual improvement. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you.

The Director of Facilities and Engineering will be dynamic and experienced to oversee all aspects of our facilities management and engineering operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the functionality, safety, and efficiency of our physical facilities and infrastructure. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage both people and resources effectively to ensure the success of our capital projects.

• Establish best practices for maintaining/increasing asset value and extending useful life of the asset with direct reports input

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to facilities management and environmental health and safety

• Review and manage the capital budget for all properties, including forecasting and monitoring expenses

• Interface with national vendors and service providers to sustain strong working relationships

• Plan and coordinate capital projects with the onsite property team

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and department heads to understand and support their needs

• Work with the head of the organization ESG program to secure energy strategies for the properties

• Act as owner liaison on capital execution and major building issues

• Works alongside the design and construction team during the planning phase of all renovation projects

• Ability to travel up to 75%. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

• Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Certified Professional in Facilities Management (CPFM) preferred

• Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, and regulations

• Proven experience in budget management and financial forecasting

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficiency in facilities management software and Microsoft Office Suite

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people. We take pride in knowing that 70% of our employees have more than 5 years of tenure.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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