Senior Facilities Asset Manager

Pipeline Realty; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Pipeline Realty seeks a Senior Asset & Facilities Manager to oversee strategic and daily operations of its real estate portfolio from Houston. You will drive capital planning, preventive maintenance, and cost control while leading internal teams and coordinating with third-party vendors.

The role requires a minimum of 10+ years in asset/facilities management across diverse property types, with a strong background in building systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years asset/facilities management experience.
• Experience with multiple property types (office, industrial, retail).
• Bachelor's degree in building construction, building science, architecture or engineering preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of building systems and maintenance best practices.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts and maintenance teams.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (Yardi, FMX, etc.).
• MS Office (Excel) proficiency.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel (2-5 days/month).
• Integrity and accountability with leadership abilities.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize asset management systems, including capital planning and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain property condition assessments and preventive maintenance plans.
• Monitor operating costs and NOI, reporting to senior leadership.
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors for profitable agreements.
• Plan resources for facilities and maintenance within budget.
• Lead facilities managers and collaborate with project teams on budgets and VE.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Asset management

Facilities management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Vendor management

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Construction/Engineering

Tools

Yardi

FMX

Job description

The Senior Asset & Facilities Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and day-to-day operations of the company and its client's real estate assets and facilities. This role ensures properties are maintained at high standards, capital improvements are executed efficiently, vendor performance is optimized, and facilities-related costs are controlled. The position requires a proactive leader who can manage both people and physical assets across a portfolio of commercial properties and service locations. This role is based in Houston, Texas, is primarily an 'in-the-office' role (although site visits are regular), and reports directly to the company president.

What Do We Offer?

We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success. Our goal is to help you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We'll offer a competitive salary and benefits package including comprehensive medical benefits, 401(k), and PTO. With us, you'll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences.

Candidates must be well-versed in all major building systems (including HVAC, roof, mechanical, electrical, elevator) and have an understanding of different construction methodologies and procedures. Ideal candidates will have good asset and facilities management experience and the ability to manage a large portfolio of commercial assets utilizing their existing team in addition to third-party contractors/vendors. Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering extremely helpful. Minimum 10+ years' experience with asset/facilities management required.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work with existing and develop new systems for asset management functions, including capital planning, budgeting, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain updated property condition assessments and preventive maintenance plans.
• Monitor property performance and operating costs looking for opportunities to increase NOI. Track and report to senior leadership.
• Oversee negotiations on contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Oversee the determination of needed resources for facilities and maintenance (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Oversee facilities managers, and work with project managers, estimators and superintendents on developing project budgets and value engineering on the company/client assets
• Overseeing adherence to all health and safety standards by personnel and report issues

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years' experience with asset/facilities management required
• Diversity of experience with different property types is ideal (office, industrial, retail)
• Bachelor's degree in building construction, building science, architecture, or engineering preferred.
• In-depth understanding of building systems and maintenance best practices.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts and maintenance teams
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (Yardi, FMX, etc.)
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel)
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel (2-5 days/month)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Integrity and accountability with a strong desire to grow and expand
• A team player with leadership abilities
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required