Executive Director - Facilities Services

Location San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Job Function Facilities Services

Employment Status Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• In close coordination with the asset services team, manage third-party engineering contracts, vendors and contractors to ensure mission-critical operations and maintenance of laboratory buildings.
• Develop and implement five-year capital plans for highly technical facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and manage standard operating procedures for new and existing assets, ensuring compliance and a systematic approach to all assets.
• Manage competing priorities and allocate and optimize time to ensure targets and timelines are met.
• Manage and coordinate vendors in response to service requests by tenants for minor repairs and general facility renovations.
• Oversee technology support for buildings, ensuring systems are properly maintained and functioning efficiently.
• Ensure that vendors maintain accurate maintenance repair logs and records utilizing company systems.
• Recommend capital improvements and operational changes for existing facilities to further corporate sustainability.
• Arrange proper communication with tenants to ensure maintenance and repairs are handled properly and efficiently.
• Provide or assist in technical support for facilities maintenance working with vendors to maintain building equipment & systems.
• Provide or assist in monitoring/troubleshooting building mechanical systems and security systems with some on-call responsibilities.
• Provide or assist in the planning and implementation of capital construction projects, as they relate to building support and maintenance.
• Coordinate with tenants, tenant contractors and landlord’s contractors to minimize disruptions or loss of essential services ensuring completion of TI and capital projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or related technical field
• Knowledge of building systems, systems commissioning, and systems design
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of property management, building design and/or real estate, with an interest in lab space
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with CADD, BMS systems and maintenance work request systems
• Client service orientation and a collaborative work style with cross-functional colleagues
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to follow directions effectively.
• Knowledge of thermal metering and other utility sub-metering systems.

The expected base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $195,000 USD annually, plus annual discretionary bonus.

Alexandria offers industry-leading and comprehensive benefits, including:

• 100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)
• Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Significant paid time off and holiday time
• Paid parental leave
• Generous rewards and recognitions
• Annual Company paid time off for volunteering
• Wellness and fitness incentives
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Life insurance, disability plans, and an Employee Assistance Program

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and/or local law or ordinance.