Facilities Manager

Union Depot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM is seeking a Facility Manager in San Francisco, CA to oversee multi-facility operations, lead a team of technicians and coordinators, and ensure 100% availability of mission‑critical infrastructure. You’ll drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement while managing budgets, SLAs, and subcontractors.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with CMMS, and collaboration with clients to maintain service excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication to C‑level and below
• 5+ years in a management role with 5+ direct reports
• Experience generating cost savings through continuous improvement
• Electrical or mechanical experience is a plus
• Experience purchasing and managing subcontracts and vendors

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the client’s critical physical infrastructure
• Ensure high-quality work without impact to internal/external customers
• Manage the team including Assistant Facility Manager and technicians
• Develop annual preventive maintenance shutdown program
• Lead safety, reliability, and budget adherence across facilities
• Audit CMMS data accuracy and generate customer reports
• Ensure SLA compliance and change control across systems
• Manage vendor relationships and subcontractor approvals
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, and payroll processes

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Technical schooling in mission-critical operations or military experience

CMMS experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The pay listed is the hourly/salary rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on the applicant’sexperience, skills, abilities, geographic location,and alignment with market data.

The Facility Manager has overall responsibility for all aspects of facility management services and/or operations. The FM is the primary point of contact for day-to-day operations. They will create an unwavering attitude and commitment to safety and reliability within the client environment as they build a team of Maintenance Technicians, Assistant Facility Managers, Handypersons and outside contractors capable of achieving the goal of 100% availability of mission critical infrastructure. The FM will drive continual improvements to the operation by creating an expectation of learning and development of their staff.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the overall operation of our facility management services to multiple critical facilities, including ensuring the safety and well-being of its employees, safeguarding company funds and property, and representing the company with respect to the client. This Facility Manager ensures that established company goals are realized while maintaining client relations that will enhance future business and has total responsibility for managing all aspects of the contract.

• Oversee all aspects of the client’s critical physical infrastructure.
• Ensure that all work performed within mission critical space is done to high quality and without impact to internal/external customers.
• Management of the team that could include the Assistant Facility Manager, Workplace Experience positions, Coordinators, and technicians.
• Develops, plans, and implements annual shutdown program for preventive maintenance activities.
• Technical knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical systems with the ability to prioritize, assign, track, and trend equipment history.
• Ensures projects are completed to the satisfaction of the client, successfully managing budgets/financials, schedules, key performance indicators, and contractual requirements
• Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating procedures and other documentation.
• Supervise and elevate as needed ABM’s response to after-hours emergencies at assigned facilities
• Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures of assigned contracts.
• Manage the complete physical assets pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance of the critical and non-critical infrastructure equipment and systems.
• Resolve all electrical, mechanical, BAS, EPMS, BMS, and Fire Protection System issues in the client facilities while minimizing risk and business impact and communicate issues to management and customers in a timely manner.
• Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related issues, including, but not limited to schedules, new business, projects, budgets and expansion and staffing.
• Manage oversight from preventive maintenance inspections and provide guidance on how to address issues.
• Audit all CMMS databases for accuracy and completeness, produce reports as required at customer request, control system access and user credentials.
• Ensure compliance of Customer SLA parameters and Change Control activities, review and approve all system changes (set-points, thresholds, alarm-points, etc.) which could impact customer operations
• Set, review, and approve employee work/PTO schedules; audit and process employee time and payroll.
• Ensure that ABM training expectations are met and audit the process monthly.
• Identify, vet, and approve all sub-contractors who will perform work on-site.
• Develop PM contract scopes-of-work, ensure contract terms are fulfilled.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION AND EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university in a major relevant field of study or equivalent 5-7+ years’ experience in mission critical operations environments, desired
• Technical school with an emphasis on mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or relevant military operational experience desired
• Experience utilizing a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to “C” level and below, including customers and vendors.
• 5+ years of experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports
• Staff management experience, including disciplinary action, hiring, terminating, and performance appraisals
• Experience generating cost savings through multiple continuous improvement activities
• 5+ years Electrical or Mechanical experience, desired
• Working knowledge of purchasing and/or utilizing and managing subcontracts and vendors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

The position requires frequent prolonged sitting in an office environment. The employee will be frequently required to turn head and torso, bend and flex arms, wrists, and fingers, reach with hands and arms, lift or move objects weighing 10 lbs. or more. Position requires that employee have full use of eyes and ears and full power of speech.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.

ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.

• Locations San Francisco, CA, United States