Facilities Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Facilities Manager jobs in Wisconsin are in steady demand, concentrated in healthcare systems, manufacturing operations, higher education campuses, and commercial real estate across a market that stays active year-round. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay anchor most of the hiring, with large employers like Aurora Health Care, Johnson Controls, and the University of Wisconsin System consistently filling facilities roles at every level from coordinator to director. The most sought-after specialties in Wisconsin are HVAC and mechanical systems management, sustainability and energy efficiency, and multi-site portfolio operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Building Operations & Experience (BOE) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
About the Role:
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 formal supervision to employees. Track the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
- Coordinate 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 large and high-profile capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
- Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest and implement operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.
- Create environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
- Develop vendor relationships and oversee invoicing procedures. Review and approve purchase orders for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
- Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.
- Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
- Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
- Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.
- Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
- Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Why CBRE
CBRE is using this platform to provide general information to individuals who want to learn more about a career at CBRE. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are growing a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE. We welcome you to explore our Careers page and apply directly to any positions that interest you. We will not consider the submission of resumes on this platform as an expression of interest in any posted position at CBRE.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, 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.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facilities manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Facilities Management Professional (FMP) or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential preferred by most Wisconsin employers
- Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience managing building systems including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
- Familiarity with OSHA workplace safety standards and Wisconsin state building codes
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems such as Archibus or Maximo
- Strong vendor and contractor oversight experience across multiple facilities or campuses
Facilities Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a facilities manager in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin employers look for a combination of a bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, or business, plus hands-on experience in building operations. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license specific to facilities managers, but earning a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) through IFMA or the Facilities Management Professional (FMP) designation significantly strengthens candidacy with large Wisconsin employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education.
How much do facilities managers make in Wisconsin?
Facilities managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $103,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $73,650 for the lowest 10% to over $158,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire facilities managers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring facilities managers in Wisconsin right now include CBRE, Walmart, and Illumina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's large healthcare networks, major manufacturers, and university systems are among the most consistent sources of openings in the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most facilities manager jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and La Crosse account for the most facilities manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare campuses, and commercial real estate, while Madison's activity is driven by the University of Wisconsin system, state government facilities, and a growing technology sector, and Green Bay's openings reflect its strong manufacturing base and regional medical centers.
Are there remote facilities manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Facilities management is fundamentally an on-site role, since overseeing building systems, contractors, and physical operations requires a physical presence. About 22% of facilities manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on portfolio-level planning, reporting, and vendor coordination rather than day-to-day building oversight.
How can I get hired as a facilities manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a facilities coordinator, maintenance technician, or building operations assistant with a Wisconsin employer in healthcare or higher education, fields where large institutions like UW Health and Milwaukee-area hospital systems regularly hire entry-level facilities staff. Completing an associate degree in building systems technology or facilities management from a Wisconsin technical college, or earning the FMP credential, gives candidates without direct experience a concrete edge when applying to these roles.
Where can I find and apply to facilities manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to facilities manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings below to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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