Senior Facilities Manager

Company Description

About Public Storage Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the world’s largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities. With thousands of locations across the United States and Europe and more than 170 million net rentable square feet, we are also among the largest landlords globally. Recognized as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute, Public Storage is a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. As the nation’s leading self-storage provider, we are known for our iconic orange doors and our commitment to delivering simple, reliable storage solutions to millions of customers. We are expanding our creative team to help strengthen and evolve a consistent, engaging visual brand presence.

Job Description

The Senior Facilities Manager (SFM) leads a team of Facilities Managers responsible for delivering capital projects and repair/maintenance across a diverse multi-site real estate portfolio. This role is accountable for driving execution consistency, developing talent, and ensuring strong performance across project delivery, vendor management, and asset optimization. The SFM provides strategic oversight of project management practices, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control, while aligning team execution with organizational objectives. This position partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective prioritization, regulatory compliance, and customer-focused outcomes. The SFM plays a critical leadership role in advancing process standardization, enhancing operational efficiency, and building a high-performing team that supports asset preservation and revenue protection.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Facilities Managers

• Drive consistency in project management practices, site assessments, and budgeting

• Conduct performance management, succession planning, and professional development

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Project & Portfolio Oversight

• Oversee execution of capital improvement and R&M projects across a multi-site portfolio

• Ensure effective prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management

• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and quality outcomes

• Provide guidance on complex or high-impact projects

Vendor & Contract Management

• Oversee development of scopes of work, RFPs, bid evaluations, and vendor selection

• Ensure alignment with company standards and financial objectives

• Drive vendor performance, accountability, contract compliance, and quality

• Execute strategies to ensure our vendor pool can meet our demands

Facilities & Asset Management

• Ensure consistent execution of site assessments and asset evaluations

• Support lifecycle planning and capital planning strategies

• Optimize asset performance and maintenance practices across the portfolio

• Drive national initiatives w/ cross functional partners to optimize property performance

• Oversee emergency response and drive recovery to shorten down time of assets

Technical & Operational Oversight

• Provide leadership on construction processes, building systems, and project delivery standards

• Ensure adherence to specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements

• Oversee coordination with architects, engineers, consultants, and government agencies

• Drive process improvements and standardization across project execution Stakeholder Collaboration & Customer Service

• Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to drive resolution

• Align project delivery with business priorities and customer impact considerations

• Ensure proactive communication of project status, risks, and outcomes

• Promote strong customer service and responsiveness across the team

Emergency & Risk Management

• Direct and oversee disaster recovery efforts (fire, flood, and other events)

• Identify root causes and seek final resolution to prevent future impact

• Transfer learnings to whole portfolio risk analysis and prevent recurrence

• Ensure timely and efficient restoration while relieving burdens on Operations

• Minimize customer and revenue impact through effective response strategies

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and KPIs

• Ensure accuracy and accountability in cost tracking, reporting, and financial controls

• Drive cost optimization and value-based decision making

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in facilities management or construction project management

• 3+ years of leadership experience with direct reports

• Demonstrated success leading teams in high-volume, multi-site project environments

• Strong experience in capital project delivery, vendor management, and portfolio oversight

• Experience managing complex, multi-trade projects at scale

• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CMMS systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, facilities mgmt., construction mgmt., or related field preferred

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Talent Development

• Strategic Thinking

• Portfolio Management

• Advanced Project Oversight

• Vendor Strategy & Governance

• Process Improvement

• Collaboration

• Customer Focus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Leadership and team development

• Multi-site portfolio management

• Capital planning and project oversight

• Vendor management and contract strategy

• Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

• Risk management and emergency response

• Cross-functional communication and influence

• Process standardization and operational efficiency REF4549E

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Base Pay Range: $125,000 - $140,000 Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of our total awards approach to compensation which is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses or incentives. Workplace One of our core values is working as OneTeam. We believe in the value of in-person collaboration while recognizing the importance of flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days per week, with the option to use up to three flexible remote-work days each month.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.