Vice President, Retail Facility Management ($194,000 - $257,000)

Irvine Company Chicago; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Irvine Company Retail Properties (a division of Irvine Company) seeks a Vice President, Facilities Management to lead retail portfolio operations, manage capital expenditures, and drive asset value through renovations, sustainability efforts, and cross-functional partnerships. Candidates should have 15+ years in Facilities Management, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and a California driver’s license.

The role emphasizes cost containment, regulatory compliance, and high-impact project

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive Facilities Management experience, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the annual business plan and forecast, strategically managing Capital and (non)reimbursable expenditures to maximize value and ensure timely execution.
• Develop and implement retail portfolio cost-containment and gross-margin measures with Retail Properties and other Irvine Company divisions, such as bulk buying, multi-vendor contracts, and preferred customer rates.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards, including the ADA/Title 24, water quality management, hazardous materials, asbestos, dry cleaning plants, and service stations, and execute short- and long-term objectives to eliminate site contamination across the portfolio.
• Partner with Leasing, Tenant Coordination, Development, and Operations to design and execute programs that accelerate lease-ups and expedite unit readiness.
• Direct property renovations to enhance customer experience, drive tenant sales, accelerate leasing, and optimize operational efficiency, partnering with Development on common area planning and design.
• Lead sustainability initiatives across retail centers and oversee the Contract Administration department to ensure rigorous policy compliance, accurate recordkeeping, and effective operational tracking.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Position Summary

The Vice President, Facilities Management directs retail portfolio operations by managing capital expenditures, executing cost-containment measures, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role drives asset value, operational efficiency, and leasing acceleration by leading property renovations, sustainability initiatives, and key cross-functional partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the annual business plan and forecast, strategically managing Capital and (non)reimbursable expenditures to maximize value and ensure timely execution.
• Develop and implement retail portfolio cost-containment and gross-margin measures with Retail Properties and other Irvine Company divisions, such as bulk buying, multi-vendor contracts, and preferred customer rates.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Title 24, water quality management, hazardous materials, asbestos, dry cleaning plants, and service stations, and execute short- and long-term objectives to eliminate site contamination across the portfolio.
• Partner with Leasing, Tenant Coordination, Development, and Operations to design and execute programs that accelerate lease-ups and expedite unit readiness.
• Direct property renovations to enhance customer experience, drive tenant sales, accelerate leasing, and optimize operational efficiency, partnering with Development on common area planning and design.
• Lead sustainability initiatives across retail centers and oversee the Contract Administration department to ensure rigorous policy compliance, accurate recordkeeping, and effective operational tracking.

Additional Skills

• Deep expertise in institutionalizing quality-focused integrated project management across functions.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Years Of Relevant Work Experience

• 15+ years of progressive Facilities Management experience, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.

Additional Requirements

• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $194,000 - $257,000 + annual bonus

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

• The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us

Irvine Company Retail Properties (a division of Irvine Company) has created some of America’s most popular retail centers. Each of our 40 retail centers - including Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place, as well as neighborhood shopping centers like Woodbury Town Center in Irvine - is meticulously planned and ideally located to support the community it serves.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.