Facilities Manager

Company: BioMed Realty
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 10, 2025

Job Description:

BioMed Realty is seeking a Facilities Manager who can provide facilities management oversight of life science research buildings in San Diego. This position will include: direct responsibility for maintaining/operating equipment and building systems serving critical lab spaces; maintaining/repairing building envelope systems; and collaboration with property management counterparts on all aspects of building and tenant operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

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• Assess physical condition of properties and implement BMR preventative maintenance and improvement programs to maximize the value of company assets.
  
• Manage contractors and service providers responsible for regular building and equipment preventative and corrective maintenance. Including 3rd party engineering staff, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and key performance indicators.
  
• Scope and oversee facilities projects, select vendors and secure bids on approved, operating and capital budget items that pertain to building equipment/systems, maintenance, engineering and tenant services.
  
• Meet regularly with property management counterparts to improve the performance of our overall operations team and communications with all internal and external partners.
  
• Support a tenant focused culture and develop strategies that encourage attracting and retaining tenants through best in class facilities operations.
  
• Work with ESG counterparts and tenants to report and take initiatives to improve building performance metrics with regard to utility consumption and efficiency.
  
• Ensure completion of work in accordance with industry best practices and in compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
  
• Oversee Building Management Systems (BMS) at landlord-managed properties and ensure BMR standards are followed to provide the highest levels of building system reliability and efficiency.
  
• Oversee technical work orders and assignments managed by the centralized BMR Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) at assigned properties.
  
• Implement and maintain BMR asset protection programs throughout assigned portfolio.
  
• Independently lead coordination of planned utility/building system shutdowns and emergency responses to unplanned events.
  
• Oversee preparation and filing of periodic reports required by government/regulatory authorities, including operational/environmental permits (air, water, waste, pressure tanks) and utility consumption/benchmarking submissions.
  
• Perform Asbestos Program Manager (APM) duties for buildings with Asbestos Operations & Maintenance Plans.
  
• Review and approve vendor and utility invoices for cost, allocation, account coding, amount and completion and construction work performed by contractors.
  
• Assist with budget planning for assigned portfolio including providing various reports summarizing the financial, operating and capital expenditure activity related to each property. Work with property management team to review all variances in OPEX and CAPEX as necessary.
  
• Participate in design and construction of development projects by reviewing drawings, attending meetings and providing feedback to ensure constructability and operational readiness.
  
• Review and assess existing lease language to ensure tenants and landlord are operating in accordance with terms. Assist with the review and development of new leases to uphold standards and minimize risks.
  
• Work across BioMed Realty functions to achieve corporate goals.
  
  Job Specifications
  
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  • BA/BS in engineering, architecture, facilities management or related technical field required. Certifications in facilities management or energy management a plus.
    
  • Three plus years of progressive facilities management, construction and/or design experience. Preferably in life science or laboratory facilities properties.
    
  • Experience managing, building or designing critical building environments such as 24/7 laboratories, manufacturing, and vivarium spaces.
    
    Competencies Required for Success: (demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities)
    Technical/Functional Leadership:
    
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    • Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other technical building system expertise. Preferably including start-up and commissioning of new systems and/or managing maintenance staff and contractors.
      
    • Technical education and hands-on-experience in some or all the following disciplines: HVAC design and engineering, electrical design and engineering, plumbing design and engineering, and other building support systems including but not limited to fire/life safety systems and security.
      
    • Experience with sustainability and energy conservation programs in commercial or institutional buildings required, with CEM or LEED accreditations desirable.
      
    • Computer literate including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, AutoCad, CMMS, and BAS.
      
    • Able to manage portfolio energy data for: GRESB, ESPM, energy disclosures, energy models, utility allocations, and energy projects.
      
    • Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.
      
      Results Leadership:
      
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      • Strong customer service focus and ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, tenants and employees.
        
      • Experience with financial terms and principles relating to facilities management and real estate transactions. The ability to forecast and prepare budgets and reports summarizing financial, operating and capital performance data.
        
      • Organized, task and detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with multiple deadlines.
        
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate in a clear concise manner.
        
        Personal Leadership:
        
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        • Emulate/demonstrate BioMed Values in day to day behaviors and decisions by being Accountable, Collaborative, Capable, Inquisitive and Courageous.
          
        • Strong interpersonal skills to establish trust, influence, collaborate and work effectively across departments within BioMed.
          
        • Must be flexible to work weekends and after-hours as necessary for any building related issues or shutdowns.
          
        • Must be flexible to travel on occasion.
          
          Salary: $103,000 - $129,000 per year + bonus + long term incentive + benefits
          The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider location, experience, and other job-related factors.
          Benefits
          At BioMed Realty, we make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills, secure your financial future, and take care of your health and well-being. BioMed Realty continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. Through BioMed Realty's competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities, we have you covered with our Benefits Program which includes:
          
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          • Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
            
          • Paid Time Off and Paid Family Leave Benefits
            
          • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
            
          • Tuition Reimbursement
            
          • Flexible Spending Accounts
            
          • Commuter Benefits
            
          • Lifestyle Spending Account
            
          • Pet Insurance
            
          • ID Theft Insurance
            
          • Legal Insurance
            
          • Employee Assistance Program
            
          • 100% Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
            
            Amenities
            
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            • Onsite Gym
              
            • Complimentary Snacks, Fresh Fruit, Cold Brew Coffee, Kombucha and Soda Water Provided
              
            • Dry Cleaning Services Onsite
              
              #LI-EW1About the company
              BioMed Realty, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries. As of March 31, 2024, BioMed Realty owns and operates high-quality life science real estate comprising 16.1 million square feet concentrated in leading innovation markets throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, including Boston/Cambridge, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Boulder and Cambridge, U.K. In addition, BioMed Realty maintains a premier development platform with 2.7 million square feet of Class A properties in active construction to meet the demand of the life science and technology industries.
              BioMed Realty is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email .

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