Facilities Manager

Syner-G; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Robust benefits

Flexible paid time off

Company holidays

Flexible working hours

Remote work options for most positions

Job summary

Syner-G in San Diego, CA seeks a Facilities Manager to lead a team, ensure safety, manage client relationships, and oversee building systems. The role involves coordinating operations across multiple sites and managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities include developing scopes, reviewing proposals, planning work, and driving labor productivity. You will communicate with clients, train staff, and monitor performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years+ of experience in facility management.
• Minimum of 5 years leading teams of 5 or more.
• Proven track record of managing personnel and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety excellence and promote safe behaviors.
• Respond to after-hours calls and emergencies as needed.
• Foster a positive work environment and teamwork.
• Maintain understanding of critical utilities, facilities, and building systems.
• Support infrastructure renewal and replacement recommendations.
• Develop scopes of work, solicit proposals, and recommend subcontractor awards.
• Assist in building assessments and evaluations.
• Manage a team of Facilities Technicians.
• Oversee ordering and inventory of consumables.
• Ensure safety rules, guidelines, and protocols are followed.
• Drive labor productivity and scheduling efficiency.
• Lead by example with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Train and monitor team performance.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, tenants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Delegation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

Dynamics/AX ERP

Metasys CMMS

Angus CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here.

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious \"Best Places to Work\" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

WORK LOCATION:

Travel to client sites may be required up to 100%, based on project demands and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety excellence and promote safe behaviors
• Respond to after-hours calls and emergencies as needed
• Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork
• Maintain thorough understanding of critical utilities, facilities, and building systems
• Support infrastructure renewal and replacement recommendations
• Develop scopes of work, solicit proposals, and recommend subcontractor awards
• Assist in building assessments and evaluations
• Manage a team of Facilities Technicians
• Oversee ordering and inventory of consumables
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, guidelines, and protocols
• Drive labor productivity and effective scheduling
• Lead by example with strong communication and leadership skills
• Train, develop, and monitor team performance
• Maintain professional communication with clients, tenants, and subcontractors
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Technical Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years+ of experience in facility management
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams of 5 or more
• Proven track record of managing and developing personnel within the facilities industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and maintain long-term partnerships
• Experience coordinating operations and communicating across multiple levels of an organization
• Background in planning, prioritizing, and tracking work completion
• Experience in performance and quality monitoring of staff and subcontractors
• Familiarity with talent succession planning and employee development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of primary and critical utilities, including electrical and mechanical systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics/AX)
• Experience with CRM platforms and facility CMMS systems (e.g., Metasys, Angus)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams effectively
• Understanding of safety protocols and compliance standards
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced and dynamic environments
• Strong organizational and delegation skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere”. However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

COMPENSATION:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48 hourly in our lowest geographic market up to $60 hourly in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a position at Syner‑G. Currently, Syner‑G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

LEGAL STATEMENT:

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