Senior Facilities Manager

Bullpen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Diverse portfolio leadership

Competitive compensation: $130k–$150k

Job summary

Bullpen in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Facilities Asset Manager to oversee performance, maintenance, and capital planning for a diverse portfolio of commercial properties and service locations.

The role blends strategic asset oversight with hands-on facilities leadership, ensuring high operating standards, controlled costs, and effective capital projects. Regular site visits, vendor management, and reporting to senior leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in asset management, facilities management, or commercial property operations.
• Strong knowledge of major building systems and maintenance best practices.
• Experience overseeing a large or geographically dispersed portfolio.
• Exposure to office, industrial, and retail properties.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, maintenance teams, and capital projects.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as Yardi, FMX, or similar systems.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and negotiation abilities.
• Willingness to travel ~2–5 days per month.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual capabilities preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset and facilities management functions across a portfolio of commercial properties
• Develop and maintain capital plans, operating budgets, property condition assessments, and preventive maintenance programs
• Monitor property performance and facilities-related expenses, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and increase NOI
• Track portfolio performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership
• Oversee major building systems, including HVAC, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and elevators
• Manage facilities personnel, maintenance teams, contractors, and third-party vendors
• Negotiate vendor agreements and ensure service providers meet performance, cost, and quality expectations
• Determine staffing, equipment, and material requirements while maintaining budget discipline
• Partner with project managers, estimators, and superintendents to develop project budgets and identify value-engineering opportunities
• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety standards
• Improve existing asset management systems and implement new processes where needed

Skills

Asset management

Facilities management

Vendor management

Budgeting / cost control

Project management

CMMS (Yardi/FM X)

Excel / MS Office

Communication & leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/building science/architecture/engineering

Tools

Yardi

FMX

Job description

A commercial real estate organization is seeking a Senior Facilities Asset Manager to oversee the performance, maintenance, and capital planning of a diverse portfolio of commercial properties and service locations.

This position combines strategic asset oversight with hands-on facilities leadership. The Senior Facilities Asset Manager will ensure properties are maintained to a high standard, operating costs are controlled, capital projects are executed effectively, and third-party vendors consistently deliver results.

The role is based in Houston, requires regular property visits, and reports directly to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead asset and facilities management functions across a portfolio of commercial properties


• Develop and maintain capital plans, operating budgets, property condition assessments, and preventive maintenance programs


• Monitor property performance and facilities-related expenses, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and increase NOI


• Track portfolio performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership


• Oversee major building systems, including HVAC, roofing, mechanical, electrical, and elevators


• Manage facilities personnel, maintenance teams, contractors, and third-party vendors


• Negotiate vendor agreements and ensure service providers meet performance, cost, and quality expectations


• Determine staffing, equipment, and material requirements while maintaining budget discipline


• Partner with project managers, estimators, and superintendents to develop project budgets and identify value-engineering opportunities


• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety standards


• Improve existing asset management systems and implement new processes where needed

Qualifications

• 10+ years of asset management, facilities management, or commercial property operations experience


• Strong working knowledge of major building systems and maintenance best practices


• Experience overseeing a large or geographically dispersed commercial property portfolio


• Exposure to multiple property types, ideally including office, industrial, and retail


• Demonstrated experience managing vendors, contracts, maintenance teams, and capital projects


• Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as Yardi, FMX, or similar systems


• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills


• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and negotiation abilities


• Willingness to travel approximately two to five days per month


• Bachelor's degree in construction management, building science, architecture, engineering, or a related field preferred


• English/Spanish bilingual capabilities are preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $130,000-$150,000


• 401(k)


• Paid time off


• Opportunity to lead a diverse commercial portfolio and make a meaningful impact on operational performance and long-term asset value