Assistant Facility Manager - Los Angeles, CA

VetJobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps seeks an Assistance Facilities Manager to plan and direct facility maintenance across a large geographic area. You will oversee repairs, energy efficiency reviews, and budgeting while guiding a team of craft workers.

The role requires a 4-year degree in Engineering/Facilities Management and 6–10 years of related experience, with strong communications, budgeting, and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• 10 years of related work experience or a combination of education and work experience equaling 6 years or greater.
• In-depth understanding of Facilities Management processes and procedures.
• Solid knowledge of HVAC, utilities, electrical & plumbing processes and procedures.
• Highly computer literate with experience in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Advanced knowledge of DCBC, NFPA, TJC, OSHA and EPA.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the effective management, planning, organizing, and scheduling of various craft workers.
• Direct facility repairs, installations, small construction remodeling, grounds improvement, and maintenance projects including maintaining records of materials used and inventory status.
• Review remodeling plans to ensure energy efficiency and proper construction methods.
• Supervise, train, and manage the work of direct reports by setting performance standards, coaching and providing informal feedback, and holding formal performance evaluations.
• Ensure that facilities comply with state, federal and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes pertaining to the building industry such as DCBC, NFPA, TJC, OSHA and EPA.

Skills

Communication

Budgeting

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4-year degree in Engineering/Management

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Description

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee‑owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Assistance Facilities Manager will plan, organize, and direct facility maintenance, repair, and physical operations of a large geographic area or campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the effective management, planning, organizing, and scheduling of various craft workers
• Direct facility repairs, installations, small construction remodeling, grounds improvement, and maintenance projects including maintaining records of materials used and inventory status
• Review remodeling plans to ensure energy efficiency and proper construction methods
• Supervise, train, and manage the work of direct reports by setting performance standards, coaching and providing informal feedback, and holding formal performance evaluations
• Ensure that facilities comply with state, federal and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes pertaining to the building industry such as DCBC, NFPA, TJC, OSHA and EPA
• Supervise emergency repair jobs including inspecting work, ensuring work order requests are completed timely, and reporting completion progress and status to the Site Director
• Monthly and annual budgeting duties as assigned by the Site Director.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline
• 10 years of related work experience or a combination of education and work experience equaling 6 years or greater
• In-depth understanding of Facilities Management processes and procedures
• Solid knowledge of HVAC, utilities, electrical & plumbing processes and procedures
• Highly computer literate with experience in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Highly organized and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities
• Effective written and verbal communications
• Skilled at building effective and impactful relationships with management staff, stakeholders, and employees
• Fiscal management and budgeting experience including preparing reporting and management of budgets
• Advanced knowledge of DCBC, NFPA, TJC, OSHA and EPA.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Education

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline
• 4-year degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related discipline.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles.

The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Candidate Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On‑Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Auto req ID 485269BR

City* Los Angeles

State* California

Job_Category Management

Job Code Construction1 Construction

Affiliate Sponsor Hensel Phelps