Cadence · 1 month ago
Facilities & Real Estate Director
SAN JOSE
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $299K/yr
10+ years expCadence is a technology company seeking a Facilities & Real Estate Director to lead facility operations at its San Jose Headquarters. This role involves ensuring operational excellence in facility management, overseeing data centers and labs, and providing strategic direction for the team.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of data centers, Labs and facility operations at San Jose owned Campus, including preventive maintenance, incident response, environmental monitoring, and lifecycle management and accordingly implement operational strategies aligned with Cadence security, health, safety, and environmental standards, in close coordination with local and federal regulations
Serve as Cadence’s primary point of contact with property landlords and third-party vendors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and lease obligation as needed
Partner with the ESG lead and the committee to achieve Cadence environmental goals Proficiency in energy management and sustainable building practices
Ensure operational transparency and positive relationships by actively engaging with community stakeholders, local authorities, and regulators
Drive robust capacity planning, risk mitigation, performance monitoring, and budgeting for the portfolio
As and when needed partner with construction to ensure all aspects of commissioning for new sites, including acceptance testing, integrated systems testing, and the transition to daily operations
Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and optimize operational effectiveness, cost management, and sustainability goals
Oversee site audits, compliance reviews, and documentation in support of certifications and regulatory requirements as needed(e.g., SOC2, ISO, local authorities having jurisdiction)
Act as incident commander and escalation point for major facility events, driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and innovation across a distributed facilities team
Collaborate closely with Cadence’s R &D leaders, engineering, compliance to support site readiness, expansion, and capital planning
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of the sequence of operations for major mechanical and electrical systems, such as power distribution, cooling, life safety, and building automation, within mission-critical environments e.g., Data Centers and Labs
Experience in recruiting, hiring, leading, and developing high-performing technical and operational teams
Significant hands-on experience in maintaining and commissioning activities for new or expanded data center facilities
Proficient in incident management, root cause analysis, and performance optimization for data center operations
Familiarity with industry standards such as Uptime Institute and ASHRAE, and with relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations in the United States and Canada
Exceptional judgment and strong interpersonal skills to be comfortable, effective, and persuasive in dealing with employees and senior leaders
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to influence and partner with key stakeholders across the organization
A keen eye for detail in the day-to-day management of workspaces while having a strategic mindset with long-term objectives
First-hand experience working with and directing various professionals, such as attorneys, architects, landlords, general contractors, sub-contractors, material suppliers, and operational service providers and consultants
Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, develop, and justify proposed business cases for executive management review
Results-oriented and comfortable with a management by objectives style of management
Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and problem resolution/negotiation skills
Reliable, analytical, conscientious, and organized
Flexible attitude and able to work with ambiguous situations and a dynamic work environment
Process-oriented and able to apply continuous quality improvement processes to all aspects of work
Experience managing capital and expense budgets and forecasts from inception through monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close periods
Ability to travel as needed
Strong knowledge of building management systems (BMS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and building automation systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field is typically required
A minimum of 10-12 years working in global real estate & facilities, preferably in a fast-paced, high-tech company with progressive professional and supervisory/managerial experience in facilities operations, engineering, or a related critical environment (e.g., data center, hospital)
Minimum B.A./B.S. degree
Strong familiarity and experience with the application and use of CAFM software, Microsoft Project Software, Excel Spreadsheets, time management scheduling software, Workday H.R. Software, and financial analysis tools
Experience working in High Technology environment
Preferred
A Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable
Relevant industry certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facilities Management Professional (FMP) from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) are often preferred
Master's degree, MBA preferred. Masters in Corporate Real Estate
Benefits
Paid vacation and paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
And more.
Company
Cadence
Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-02-20IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Cunningham
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Tom Beckley
Senior Vice President - Strategic Technology Programs
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