Facilities Manager

ABM•San Francisco, CA

1d•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager (FM) is a strategic leader responsible for mission-critical environments and high-availability infrastructure. This role serves as the primary liaison to senior stakeholders, ensuring operational resilience, zero downtime, and compliance with stringent safety and reliability standards. Success in this role requires a strong cultural fit—someone with a positive attitude, autonomous work style, and exceptional communication skills who can build trust and foster collaboration across teams and clients.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR equivalent experience (5–7+ years in mission-critical operations). Technical school or military operational experience preferred.
Experience: 5+ years in a management role with direct reports. Strong background in electrical or mechanical systems (preferred). Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms such as Corrigo, ServiceNow, or equivalent – REQUIRED. Expertise in vendor management and cost optimization.
Skills & Attributes: Positive attitude and strong cultural fit. Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions in day-to-day operations. Exceptional communication skills, including executive-level reporting. Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Working knowledge of purchasing and subcontract management.

Nice To Haves

Technical school or military operational experience preferred.
Strong background in electrical or mechanical systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Oversee all aspects of facilities management services, ensuring safety, compliance, and uninterrupted operations.
Client Relationship Management: Act as the trusted advisor for all facilities-related matters, including schedules, budgets, projects, and staffing.
Team Leadership: Direct and develop a team of facilities professionals; manage hiring, performance reviews, and training compliance.
Infrastructure Oversight: Maintain and optimize critical electrical, mechanical, BAS, EPMS, BMS, and fire protection systems.
Budget & Financial Control: Manage operational budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to SLAs, audit CMMS databases, and maintain accurate operating procedures.
Emergency Response: Supervise and escalate responses to after-hours emergencies.
Vendor & Contract Management: Identify, vet, and manage subcontractors; develop preventive maintenance scopes and ensure contract fulfillment.
Continuous Improvement: Drive operational enhancements through process audits, training programs, and performance metrics.