Facility Lead

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Los Angeles is seeking a Facility Lead to oversee day-to-day office operations, vendor coordination, budgeting, safety compliance, and space management. You will partner with HR, IT, Security and Finance, support office moves and projects, and mentor junior staff while ensuring health, safety and sustainability policies.

This 100% onsite role requires 4+ years in facility management, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a commitment to maintaining a productive, compliant work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years in facility management, office operations, or related field.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets and workplace projects.
• Knowledge of health, safety, security, business continuity and sustainability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily facility operations to keep the office equipped and efficient.
• Serve as primary contact for landlords, property managers and vendors.
• Manage budgets, invoices, purchase requests, and reporting.
• Coordinate workplace services including reception, mail, and space utilization.
• Support office moves, renovations and furniture reconfigurations.
• Ensure health, safety, security, continuity and sustainability policies are followed.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding, access control, visitor management, and emergencies.
• Maintain records on facilities, leases, utilization, sustainability and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Security, Finance and HSE; mentor junior staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Facility management

Office operations

Vendor management

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor degree

Facilities management certification (IFMA, FMP, SFP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workplace management systems

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The Facility Lead supports the day-to-day operations of the Los Angeles office, helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and professional workplace environment. This role is responsible for facility services, workplace operations, vendor and landlord coordination, budgeting and financial administration, health and safety compliance, office projects, sustainability initiatives, and space management. The Facility Lead serves as a key partner to office leadership and corporate support teams while providing guidance and expertise on facility‑related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily facility operations, ensuring the office is properly equipped, maintained, and supports business objectives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for landlords, property management, contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Manage facility budgets, invoices, purchase requests, financial reporting, and support annual planning activities.
• Coordinate workplace services including reception, mail, records management, space utilization, and workplace systems.
• Support office moves, renovations, furniture reconfigurations, and facility improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies related to health, safety, security, business continuity, and sustainability.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding activities, office access management, visitor management, and emergency communications.
• Maintain facility, lease, utilization, sustainability, and compliance records and reporting.
• Partner with office leadership and cross‑functional teams including HR, IT, Security, Finance, and HSE to support operational needs.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members and contribute to best practice sharing across facility operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve workplace efficiency, employee experience, and operational effectiveness.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Working Conditions

• 100% onsite role based in Los Angeles, California.
• May require lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, and prolonged periods of sitting or computer use.

Here’s what you’ll need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in facility management, office operations, workplace services, property management, or a related field.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, facility projects, and workplace operations.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety, security, business continuity, and sustainability practices.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and complex facility‑related issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and workplace management systems.
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and influence outcomes through collaboration.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Professional facilities management, safety, or property management certification (IFMA, FMP, SFP, or similar).
• Experience supporting large corporate office environments.
• Experience coordinating workplace projects, office relocations, or capital improvements.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $63,600.00 to $79,040.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on September 11, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.