Manager, Facilities

California Water Service Group•San Jose, CA

6d•$123,700 - $230,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager ensures the Company’s office workspace remains safe, functional, and efficient, while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The role supports development of the company-wide facilities strategic plan and associated rate case strategy, and executes that plan, including delivery of large-scale office building and remodeling projects. The Facilities Manager also works with stakeholders and Legal on office property acquisition and lease management. The position establishes and enforces Company standards for office design, furnishings, and energy-saving practices. It oversees Customer Support Services (CSS) facilities functions, including landscaping, building maintenance, repairs, HVAC, life safety, and security systems, and provides facilities management guidance to district and home-state teams. The position is based on-site at Customer Support Service in San Jose, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in facilities management, large-scale project management, maintenance supervision, and property acquisition and leasing.
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification is required.
Proven ability to deliver complex, large-scale facilities projects.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building plans, drawings, and specifications.
Working knowledge of building systems and experience with Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) tools.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.
Ability to manage diverse teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage large facilities projects, including office relocations, space planning, renovations, and equipment upgrades, ensuring timely, cost-effective, high-quality execution.
Direct CSS facility operations, including building maintenance, landscaping, janitorial services, HVAC, life safety, and on-site security; establish operations standards and advise districts and home states on facilities management.
Direct the facilities team in working with Procurement to source, negotiate, and manage contractors for specialized repairs, construction, and recurring services; ensure vendor performance meets contractual and Company expectations.
Develop, monitor, and control annual facilities operating and capital budgets.
Support the Facilities Strategic Plan and Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP), including preparing project justifications, responding to data requests, presenting projects, and providing technical testimony before regulatory commissions.
Ensure facilities comply with federal, state, and local requirements, including OSHA standards, fire codes, accessibility requirements, and environmental permitting.
Implement energy-efficient practices and sustainability initiatives, and identify opportunities to reduce the Company’s environmental footprint.
Manage and lead a team that may include project managers, facilities coordinators, and union employees; provide coaching and direction to support high performance and effective service delivery.
Establish and enforce Company standards for office design, furnishings, and energy-saving practices.
Partner with stakeholders and Legal on office property acquisition and lease management.
Perform work on-site in the assigned office location.