Senior Facility Manager

Position Description

The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational management of all physical facilities across multiple sites or a large, complex campus. This role ensures that buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and related services meet the needs of the organization efficiently, safely, and sustainably. The Senior Facilities Manager leads a team of facilities professionals, manages vendor relationships, and collaborates with senior leadership to align facilities operations with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Oversight

• Develop and implement long-term space and facilities strategies aligned with organizational growth and sustainability goals.
• Lead capital improvement projects, renovations, and space planning initiatives.
• Manage multi-site operations or large-scale facilities portfolios.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor facilities managers, maintenance staff, and contractors.
• Establish performance metrics and conduct regular evaluations.

Budget & Vendor Management

• Prepare and manage annual facilities budgets, including forecasting and cost control.
• Negotiate and oversee contracts with vendors for maintenance, security, cleaning, and other services.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA, ADA, and environmental standards.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning for facilities.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and ensure timely repairs.
• Implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Utilize facilities management software and data analytics to drive decision-making.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale or multi-site facilities.
• Strong knowledge of industrial real estate leasing and contracting, building systems, construction, safety regulations, and sustainability practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.