Real Estate and Facilities Manager

Real Estate and Facilities Manager

Location: Blue Bell, PA

Salary Range: 152,000.00 to 171,000.00

About SKF:  

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow! 

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos. 

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.  

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.  

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.  

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.  

About the Role

We are seeking a Facilities & Real Estate Manager – AMPAC Region to lead facility operations, maintenance, and real estate strategy across our manufacturing, warehouse, and office locations throughout the region. This role ensures that all sites operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with local regulations while supporting long‑term business growth.

You will steer country teams that will oversee day‑to‑day facility operations at key sites while providing strategic guidance, governance, and project leadership across the broader AMPAC portfolio. This is a high‑visibility role that blends hands‑on operational oversight with regional real estate planning and capital project execution.

Real Estate & Portfolio Management

• Manage leases, renewals, terminations, and rent negotiations for all AMPAC locations.
• Negotiate leases with support from real estate partners and local purchasing teams, to ascertain that those are within the companies’ directives and best practices
• Lead real estate investment and divestment projects in the region. Ascertain to use market best practices to obtain the best results and reduce risk and liabilities for SKF.
• Track critical dates, occupancy metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Manage quality of Real Estate data (share lease contracts and documents from the countries to lease admin, etc).
• Support site selection, due diligence, and financial modeling for new facilities, expansions, or consolidations.
• Collaborate with finance, PX, ESG and legal teams across multiple countries to ascertain that SKF’s properties are financially and operationally effective, attract top talent, meet our sustainability goals, and mitigate any future risks or liabilities

Regional Facilities Operations

• Serve as liaison and provide leadership and oversight for facility operations across multiple manufacturing and office locations within the region.
• Ensure reliable operation of critical utilities including HVAC, electrical, compressed air, boilers, chillers, water systems, and waste systems.
• Provide support and lead standardization of preventive and predictive Facility maintenance programs across the region as required

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Environmental and Sustainability Goals (ESG). Coordinate with EHS and Sustainability teams to:

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEP, and equivalent regulatory bodies across the region.
• Partner with regional EHS teams to support audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Maintain emergency response plans and contractor safety protocols across all sites.
• Ensure that all sites are managed towards achieving SKF’s Sustainability goals

Capital Projects & Construction

• Steer local teams on facility upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvement projects across the region, in compliance with Real Estate and Building construction guidelines set up by Investment and Asset management team
• Coordinate with Legal, architects, engineers, contractors, and permitting authorities in multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure projects meet requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Develop and manage regional REFM operating and capital budgets.
• Track utility consumption and implement cost‑saving initiatives across sites.
• Prepare financial models for lease vs. buy decisions and capital investments.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and EHS teams across the Americas.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on facility performance, real estate strategy, and capital project status.
• Implement KPIs and metrics to measure and manage operational and financial performance of Real estate portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Real Estate, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in facilities management within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with multi‑site responsibility preferred.
• Experience supporting or managing facilities across multiple countries.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, industrial utilities, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing capital projects and real estate transactions.
• Preferred certifications: CFM, FMP, LEED, CCIM, OSHA 30.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, site plans, and utility schematics.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across cultures and time zones.
• Willingness to travel regionally

What You’ll Love About SKF: 

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays. 

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.   

Diversity in the Workplace.  At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.  

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment.  Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!  

Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.  

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.