DivcoWest · 1 day ago
Senior Operations Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expDivcoWest is a multi-disciplinary real estate investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, seeking a knowledgeable and responsible building operations & engineering professional to join their Property Management Team. The Senior Operations Manager will plan, implement, coordinate, and manage all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and engineering staff programs for the assigned properties.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Aida Moradi
Responsibilities
Accountable for all aspects of engineering and technology activities at the assigned properties to ensure business objectives are met
Serves as the primary technical authority and technical interface for engineering team, property management and asset management at the properties
Recommends and makes strategic supervisory decisions in conjunction with the national Director of Engineering. Assists in creating and ensuring compliance with departmental policies, standards, and procedures
Recommends appropriate staffing levels and coordinates activities of third-party engineering staff
Evaluates repair/maintenance/upgrade contractor qualifications and recommendations and ensures proposals have sound solutions and schedules and drives affordability. Provides status updates to the property team of contractor activities. Administers contracts
Supervises and reviews all technical operations of MEP/LS systems and equipment including but not limited to air handling & distribution, water pumping & distribution, hot water & steam boilers, district steam, domestic hot water, chillers and cooling towers, water quality & treatment, building management/automation systems, electrical power and control systems, teldata & networking, fire alarm & fire protection systems, and other commercial building systems of various configurations and vintages
Manages all facets of inspections and surveys, including energy audits and analysis, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, environmental compliance, and third-party surveys
Develops and provides for ongoing improvement of preventive maintenance and engineering procedures & programs, hazardous materials communications plan, and indoor air quality programs
Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements and rectify building, code or fire violations
Oversees implementation of programs to ensure compliance with life safety programs and procedures, evacuation plans, domestic water quality control and water treatment programs, and environmental and workplace safety compliance. Leads an emergency response program when necessary and appropriate
Recommend and estimate property repairs and improvements for inclusion in the annual operating and capital budgets
Evaluate and recommend building automation, energy management and automatic temperature control systems
Conduct assessment of physical property, mechanical, electrical, and other building systems as needed or requested
Review, assess and provide recommendations on property conditions
Oversee execution of deferred maintenance and MEP enhancement capital projects
Oversee tenant-related construction and renovation activities to ensure building integrity, including pre-construction review of drawings with the project management and property management teams
Ensure a high level of customer service is being delivered to the tenants and interactions are handled professionally, ethically and with poise, diplomacy, and courtesy
Utilize and implement technology to engage the operations of the property
Maintain up-to-date records
Assist with due diligence and building evaluations for possible acquisitions or development projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ years of facilities engineering and operations experience, required
Strong technical knowledge of building systems, plumbing, fire life safety, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, etc
Knowledge and understanding of all applicable practices and techniques, laws, project controls and environmental regulations to include safety regulations
Proficiency in problem-solving, organized, task and detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Business acumen includes financial planning and analysis
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation ability
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, contractors, employees and coworkers
Proven experience with sustainability and energy conservation programs in commercial or institutional buildings
Computer literate including proficiency with Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to read construction drawings and schematics
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and able to effectively collaborate with engineering, contractors, property management and asset management
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex and technical matters
Must be flexible to travel
Preferred
Exposure to life science, medical office, laboratory buildings, data centers and/or critical infrastructure are a plus
LEED accreditation is desirable
Benefits
Annual bonus opportunity
Full benefits
401k match
Flexible vacation policy
Weekly lunch stipend
Company
DivcoWest
Founded in 1993, DivcoWest is a vertically integrated, real estate investment firm headquartered in San Francisco
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$93.1MKey Investors
CIM Group
2025-11-20Debt Financing· $93.1M
Leadership Team
Harshit Shah
Chief Technology Officer
Kate Oppenheimer
Chief People Officer
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