Director, Facilities Maintenance & Operations

ABM Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Director of Maintenance & Operations to lead a large facilities portfolio, overseeing maintenance, engineering, asset reliability, safety compliance, and client satisfaction across multi-building environments.

The role manages 100+ staff, a $12.5M operating budget, and key partnerships with clients, unions, and contractors to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality services while driving performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading multiple disciplines including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems operations.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership in facilities maintenance, engineering, property operations, industrial maintenance, or related environment.
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale maintenance ops with full budget responsibility.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating budgets, forecasting, and capital planning.
• Experience developing and implementing maintenance programs, SOPs, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing unionized workforces and labor relations activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, engineering, and facility operations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Establish procedures, emergency response protocols, and preventative maintenance programs for safe operations.
• Oversee capital projects and infrastructure initiatives from planning through execution.
• Conduct operational reviews and report on KPIs, service levels, and maintenance activities.
• Manage a $12.5M operating budget and perform forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives.
• Prepare and present operational and financial reports to clients and leadership.
• Serve as primary client contact and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Union relations

Facilities operations

Strategic planning

Project management

SOP development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Asset management

Job description

ABM Industries in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Director of Maintenance & Operations to lead a large facilities portfolio, overseeing maintenance, engineering, asset reliability, safety compliance, and client satisfaction across multi-building environments.

The role manages 100+ staff, a $12.5M operating budget, and key partnerships with clients, unions, and contractors to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality services while driving performance improvements.