Senior Facilities Manager
Castro Valley, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Senior Facilities Manager (SFM) leads a team of Facilities Managers responsible for delivering capital projects and repair/maintenance across a diverse multi-site real estate portfolio. This role is accountable for driving execution consistency developing talent and ensuring strong performance across project delivery vendor management and asset optimization. The SFM provides strategic oversight of project management practices including scope development budgeting scheduling and quality control while aligning team execution with organizational objectives. This position partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective prioritization regulatory compliance and customer-focused outcomes. The SFM plays a critical leadership role in advancing process standardization enhancing operational efficiency and building a high-performing team that supports asset preservation and revenue protection.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
Lead coach and develop a team of Facilities Managers
Drive consistency in project management practices site assessments and budgeting
Conduct performance management succession planning and professional development
Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement
Project & Portfolio Oversight
Oversee execution of capital improvement and R&M projects across a multi-site portfolio
Ensure effective prioritization resource allocation and risk management
Monitor project schedules budgets and quality outcomes
Provide guidance on complex or high-impact projects
Vendor & Contract Management
Oversee development of scopes of work RFPs bid evaluations and vendor selection
Ensure alignment with company standards and financial objectives
Drive vendor performance accountability contract compliance and quality
Execute strategies to ensure our vendor pool can meet our demands
Facilities & Asset Management
Ensure consistent execution of site assessments and asset evaluations
Support lifecycle planning and capital planning strategies
Optimize asset performance and maintenance practices across the portfolio
Drive national initiatives w/ cross functional partners to optimize property performance
Oversee emergency response and drive recovery to shorten down time of assets
Technical & Operational Oversight
Provide leadership on construction processes building systems and project delivery standards
Ensure adherence to specifications standards and regulatory requirements
Oversee coordination with architects engineers consultants and government agencies
Drive process improvements and standardization across project execution
Stakeholder Collaboration & Customer Service
Partner with Operations Finance Legal and other internal stakeholders to drive resolution
Align project delivery with business priorities and customer impact considerations
Ensure proactive communication of project status risks and outcomes
Promote strong customer service and responsiveness across the team
Emergency & Risk Management
Direct and oversee disaster recovery efforts (fire flood and other events)
Identify root causes and seek final resolution to prevent future impact
Transfer learnings to whole portfolio risk analysis and prevent recurrence
Ensure timely and efficient restoration while relieving burdens on Operations
Minimize customer and revenue impact through effective response strategies
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee project financial performance including budgets forecasts and KPIs
Ensure accuracy and accountability in cost tracking reporting and financial controls
Drive cost optimization and value-based decision making
Qualifications :
Required:
10 years of experience in facilities management or construction project management
3 years of leadership experience with direct reports
Demonstrated success leading teams in high-volume multi-site project environments
Strong experience in capital project delivery vendor management and portfolio oversight
Experience managing complex multi-trade projects at scale
Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) and CMMS systems.
Bachelors degree in real estate facilities mgmt. construction mgmt. or related field preferred
Core Competencies
Leadership & Talent Development
Strategic Thinking
Portfolio Management
Advanced Project Oversight
Vendor Strategy & Governance
Process Improvement
Collaboration
Customer Focus
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA)
Leadership and team development
Multi-site portfolio management
Capital planning and project oversight
Vendor management and contract strategy
Financial analysis budgeting and forecasting
Risk management and emergency response
Cross-functional communication and influence
Process standardization and operational efficiency
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Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Base Pay Range: $125000 - $140000
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience and location. Base pay is one part of our total awards approach to compensation which is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Workplace
One of our core values is working as OneTeam. We believe in the value of in-person collaboration while recognizing the importance of flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days per week with the option to use up to three flexible remote-work days each month.
**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT STEM OPT extensions or future visa sponsorship.**
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Public Storage built its first self-storage facility in 1972. Today were the nations largest self-storage provider and we couldnt have done it without the support and dedication of all our team-members. Its our people, the remarkable Public Storage family that makes us the leader ... View more