Facilities Lead, AMS

ByteDance; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company as a Facilities Lead, where your leadership will drive exceptional service and innovation in facility management. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategies that align with business goals while ensuring compliance with regulations. You will lead a skilled team, manage budgets, and foster sustainability initiatives. Be part of a vibrant workplace that values creativity and collaboration, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about facility management and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Wellbeing Benefits

10 Paid Holidays per Year

10 Paid Sick Days per Year

17 Days of Paid Personal Time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in facility management.
• Strong knowledge of regulations related to building operations.
• Experience in budget management and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement facility management strategies.
• Lead facility services to enhance business performance.
• Oversee building maintenance and engineering operations.

Skills

Leadership in Facility Management

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management

Master's Degree or Relevant Certifications

Tools

Facility Management Software

Data Reporting Tools

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Responsibilities

Real Estate and Facilities (RE&F), a division of the Corporate Services department, was established in June 2015. Since then, RE&F has grown alongside our organization, managing a vast global footprint. Our meticulous management model encompasses the entire real estate lifecycle, from space planning and transaction management to project management, facilities management, and office EHS. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we strive to create inspiring spaces that foster collaboration and unleash the full potential of our teams.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Facilities Lead to oversee a team of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service. As the head of the Facility Management Team, you will be responsible for providing top-tier customer service to internal employees and ensuring that all AMS properties comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in scaling operations, managing complex office expansions, and overseeing transition projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities:

• Facility Management Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive facility management strategies that align with business goals and operational efficiency. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in facility management processes, bringing top-tier FM strategy and industry best practices.
• Budget & Resource Forecasting: Forecast resource requirements, develop annual budgets, and implement staffing models to meet operational demands. Ensure timely expense management and payment processing.
• Policy & Process Development: Establish and maintain clear policies and processes that ensure efficiency, consistency, and compliance in all facility management activities.
• Real Estate Strategy Alignment: Align real estate strategies with lease obligations, contractual agreements, and vendor service expectations. Build and maintain strong landlord relationships to support organizational objectives.
• Facility Services & Operations: Lead comprehensive facility services to support and enhance business performance across our real estate portfolio in North and South America.
• Building Maintenance & Engineering: Oversee building maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring adherence to industry best practices. Manage portfolio operating expenses and capital investments.
• Asset Management: Oversee the management of physical assets, ensuring optimal use, lifecycle management, and cost-efficiency. Implement strategies to extend asset lifespan while reducing costs.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Drive sustainability initiatives across the facilities, working to minimize the environmental footprint. Ensure compliance with sustainability regulations and contribute to achieving corporate sustainability goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with legal, procurement, finance, and accounting teams to optimize vendor performance through effective service agreements. Produce monthly reports to monitor activities, budgets, and KPIs.
• EHS & Workplace Safety: Partner with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams to promote safe, inclusive, and compliant workplaces.
• Portfolio Strategy Evaluation: Evaluate portfolio strategies with planning teams, providing recommendations on real estate assets to support business growth.
• Leadership Development: Develop and mentor the next generation of facility management leaders. Define and track progress toward team goals, objectives, and key deliverables.
• Integrated Solutions & Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (real estate, project management, space planning, EHS, physical security, IT, workplace, travel, and operations) to drive integrated solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in facility management, overseeing large-scale real estate portfolios in North America.
• Proven success in managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to building operations, safety, and compliance.
• Experience in budget management, capital planning, and financial oversight.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading complex office expansion, relocation, and transition projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working alongside senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong Vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in facility management software and data reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing real estate portfolios across both North and South America.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, vendor management, and SLA enforcement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Background in sustainability practices and environmental regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, real estate, business administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CFM, FMP, LEED) are a plus.

If you’re a results-driven, resourceful, and innovative leader with a passion for facility management, asset management, sustainability, and strategy development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced and expanding organization.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $103,000 - $170,000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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