Trident Consulting is seeking a "Facilities Engineering Manager” for one of our clients in "San Clemente, CA - Onsite” — a global leader in Medical Devices industry.
Job Title: Facilities Engineering Manager
Location: San Clemente, CA - Onsite
Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Salary: $143,400.00 - 179,200.00/Yr
Description
The Senior Manager of Facilities Engineering is responsible for leading the engineering strategy, operations, and maintenance of all facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant building performance. This role oversees facilities engineers, contractors, and vendors, and drives continuous improvement across engineering operations, sustainability initiatives, asset reliability, and capital projects. Individuals in this role demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and strategic planning skills.
Join our team as a Senior Manager of Facilities Engineering and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our building operations. We're looking for a strategic leader who thrives on technical challenges, inspires high-performing teams, and is passionate about sustainability and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do Lead and Inspire
- Guide and develop a talented team of facilities engineers, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and growth.
- Set clear goals, provide coaching and mentorship, and manage staffing plans to ensure team success.
- Champion project management and process standardization across multiple sites.
- Drive Operational Excellence
- Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, controls, and critical infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, safety, and building codes (OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, and local jurisdictions).
- Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
- Shape Engineering Strategy Develop and execute long-term engineering strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead root cause analysis for system failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Optimize building and utility system performance through data-driven analysis and best practices.
- Lead Capital Projects Plan, budget, and execute capital improvement projects, system upgrades, and infrastructure expansions.
- Manage design reviews, engineering specifications, vendor selection, and contractor oversight.
- Ensure projects meet technical, financial, and schedule objectives.
- Manage Budgets and Vendors
- Oversee facilities engineering budgets, including CapEx and OpEx planning.
- Negotiate vendor contracts, manage service agreements, and ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Track and report key performance metrics, spending, and resource utilization.
- Champion Safety, Compliance, and Sustainability
- Ensure all facility operations adhere to safety and compliance standards.
- Drive energy efficiency, sustainability initiatives, and waste reduction efforts.
- Maintain documentation for audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 9+ years of experience in facilities engineering or management, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in the medical device industry is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of building automation systems, mechanical/electrical systems, and utility infrastructure.
- Proficiency in CMMS platforms, engineering documentation, and system design principles.
- Deep understanding of safety regulations, energy codes, and environmental compliance.
- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and solve complex problems.
- Strategic thinker with a strong track record of operational execution.
About Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.
We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.