Program Manager, IFM (Facilities Management)

Location: Creve Coeur, Missouri, USA; office-based role with travel between properties as required.

Salary: $85,850–$101,000 per year

Company

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate, property, and facilities management services.

What you will do

• Coordinate facility management and tenant improvement programs for client accounts, property portfolios, and large facilities.
• Lead meetings, prepare agendas, and maintain program budgets, schedules, and timelines.
• Prepare program reports for clients, account and portfolio managers, and facility management teams across all program phases.
• Provide governance for data quality, validate and update large datasets, and develop training to address inconsistencies.
• Review invoices, change orders, work orders, and related documentation while advising account and facility management leadership.
• Drive program enhancements, cost-efficiency initiatives, and operational goals across building and facility teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, Business Administration, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 5–7 years of experience in commercial high-rise, campus, or property portfolio management; a minimum of three years in a corporate real estate environment is also specified.
• Knowledge of lease terms, construction, move processes, furniture systems, property operations, and building management.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and technology platforms such as Monday.com; knowledge of CMMS, work order management, Yardi, and building management systems is relevant.
• Ability to read construction specifications and blueprints and understand management agreements and contract language.

Nice to have

• CFM, IFMA, BOMA, engineering, business, or technical certifications.
• Experience with critical system environments, leasing, construction, engineering, or programs that reduce cost inefficiencies.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional office environment with regular computer-based work and communication.
• Travel between properties may be required, including work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Eligible employees may receive health, vision, dental, flexible spending, health savings, retirement, life, and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work may be available to eligible employees.