Senior Facilities Manager – Global Projects & Safety Lead

Syner G; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Syner-G is seeking a Sr. Facilities Manager in San Diego, CA to lead a team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and strategic upgrade of multiple facilities.

You will ensure safe, reliable building systems, manage client relationships, and drive continuous improvements in productivity and quality. The role involves coordinating work across departments, overseeing vendors, and aligning facilities initiatives with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in facility management.
• Minimum of 5 years leading teams of 5 or more.
• Proven track record of managing and developing personnel within the facilities industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and maintain long‑term partnerships.
• Experience coordinating operations and communicating across multiple levels of an organization.
• Background in planning, prioritizing, and tracking work completion.
• Experience in performance and quality monitoring of staff and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with talent succession planning and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety excellence and promote safe behaviors
• Respond to after-hours calls and emergencies as needed
• Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork
• Maintain thorough understanding of critical utilities, facilities, and building systems
• Support infrastructure renewal and replacement recommendations
• Develop scopes of work, solicit proposals, and recommend subcontractor awards
• Assist in building assessments and evaluations
• Manage a team of Facilities Technicians
• Oversee ordering and inventory of consumables
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, guidelines, and protocols
• Drive labor productivity and effective scheduling
• Lead by example with strong communication and leadership skills
• Train, develop, and monitor team performance
• Maintain professional communication with clients, tenants, and subcontractors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Client relationship management

Project coordination

Facilities operations

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management/Engineering/Business Administration or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dynamics/AX ERP

Metasys

Angus

CRM platforms

Facility CMMS systems

Job description

Syner-G is seeking a Sr. Facilities Manager in San Diego, CA to lead a team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and strategic upgrade of multiple facilities.

You will ensure safe, reliable building systems, manage client relationships, and drive continuous improvements in productivity and quality. The role involves coordinating work across departments, overseeing vendors, and aligning facilities initiatives with business objectives.