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Facilities Lead – Ams

Facilities Lead – Ams

CompanyByteDance
LocationLos Angeles, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in facility management, overseeing large-scale real estate portfolios in North America.
  • Proven success in managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to building operations, safety, and compliance.
  • Experience in budget management, capital planning, and financial oversight.
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading complex office expansion, relocation, and transition projects.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working alongside senior leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong Vendor management skills
  • Proficiency in facility management software and data reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive facility management strategies that align with business goals and operational efficiency.
  • Forecast resource requirements, develop annual budgets, and implement staffing models to meet operational demands.
  • Establish and maintain clear policies and processes that ensure efficiency, consistency, and compliance in all facility management activities.
  • Align real estate strategies with lease obligations, contractual agreements, and vendor service expectations.
  • Lead comprehensive facility services to support and enhance business performance across our real estate portfolio in North and South America.
  • Oversee building maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
  • Oversee the management of physical assets, ensuring optimal use, lifecycle management, and cost-efficiency.
  • Drive sustainability initiatives across the facilities, working to minimize the environmental footprint.
  • Work with legal, procurement, finance, and accounting teams to optimize vendor performance through effective service agreements.
  • Partner with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams to promote safe, inclusive, and compliant workplaces.
  • Evaluate portfolio strategies with planning teams, providing recommendations on real estate assets to support business growth.
  • Develop and mentor the next generation of facility management leaders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (real estate, project management, space planning, EHS, physical security, IT, workplace, travel, and operations) to drive integrated solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing real estate portfolios across both North and South America.
  • Expertise in contract negotiation, vendor management, and service-level agreement (SLA) enforcement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Background in sustainability practices and environmental regulations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, real estate, business administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CFM, FMP, LEED) are a plus.