Manager, Facilities

California Water Service; United States; On-site; USD 124,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) is seeking a Facilities Manager to support CSS facilities operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Based in San Jose, CA, the role drives large office projects, including relocations, renovations, and energy-saving initiatives.

You will oversee budgets, partner with Legal on leases, and mentor districts' facilities teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and sustainable work environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years in facilities management, large-scale project management, and leasing.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead large facility-related projects including relocations, space planning, renovations, and upgrades.
• Direct facility operations across CSS including maintenance, landscaping, HVAC, life safety and security.
• Manage vendor contracts, procurement, and service providers to meet standards and budgets.
• Develop and monitor annual operating and capital budgets for facilities; support strategic plans.

Skills

Project leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

CAFM tools

Job description

California Water Service Job Description:

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact. The Facilities Manager ensures that the Company’s office workspace remains safe, functional, and efficient while maintaining full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations. This role supports the development of the company‑wide facilities strategic plan and the associated rate case strategy, and is responsible for executing the plan, including the successful delivery of large‑scale office building and remodeling projects. The Facilities Manager also partners with key stakeholders and Legal on office property acquisition and lease management. This position establishes and enforces Company standards for office design, furnishings, and energy‑saving practices. It oversees Customer Support Services (CSS) facilities‑related functions—including landscaping, building maintenance, repairs, HVAC, life safety and security systems—and provides guidance to Facilities Management teams in districts and home states. The position is based at Customer Support Service in San Jose, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Project Management: leads and manages large facility‑related projects, including office relocations, space planning, renovations, and equipment upgrades. Ensures timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality execution of all projects.
• Operational Oversight: directs facility operations at CSS, including building maintenance, landscaping, janitorial services, HVAC, life safety and on‑site security presence. Ensure all systems operate efficiently and comply with applicable standards. Establishes operations standards and provides guidance to districts and home states on facilities management.
• Contract & Vendor Management: Directs facilities team to work with Procurement to source, negotiate, and manage third‑party contractors for specialized repairs, construction, and recurring services such as waste disposal and landscaping. Ensures vendor performance meets contractual and Company expectations.
• Financial Management: develops, monitors, and controls annual operating and capital budgets for facilities. Supports the development of the company’s Facilities Strategic Plan and associated Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP), including preparing project justifications, answering data requests, presenting projects, and providing technical testimony before regulatory commissions.
• Compliance & Safety: ensures all facilities adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA standards, fire codes, accessibility requirements, and environmental permitting.
• Sustainability: implements and promotes energy‑efficient practices and environmental sustainability initiatives. Identifies opportunities to reduce the Company’s environmental footprint.
• Team Management: Manages a team that may include project managers, facilities coordinators, and union employees. Provides leadership, coaching, and direction to ensure high performance and effective service delivery. Performs work on‑site in assigned office location.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in facilities management, large‑scale project management, maintenance supervision, and property acquisition and leasing.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) required.
• Strong project management skills with a proven record of delivering complex, large‑scale facilities projects.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other building plans, drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of building systems and experience with Computer‑Aided Facility Management (CAFM) tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership abilities, with the capability to manage diverse teams and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Salary range: $123,700 - $230,800 Deadline to submit resume is Friday, November 20, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non‑discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services. We’re committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees. To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company’s core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups. Our commitment to our employees is evident, as we have been named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area and designated as a Great Place to Work®, and Cal Water was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Water Utilities in the West” by J.D. Power in its inaugural water utility satisfaction study.