Job SummaryDo you thrive on shaping environments that empower employees and visitors to excel? At Spectrum, the
Senior Director, Corporate Workplace and Facilities Management drives end-to-end operational excellence across a large, complex portfolio, delivering seamless property experiences and reliable systems. Join us as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, where your expertise will elevate both service delivery and the daily impact of facility management on business outcomes.
ResponsibilitiesHow You'll Make an Impact - Lead the development and execution of strategic operational plans for building and property maintenance to enhance occupancy experiences across multiple corporate locations.
- Forecast, plan and implement property reinvestment strategies that ensure assets are safe, aligned with business requirements, and meet performance, safety, and reliability needs.
- Lead and support best-in-class facilities management practices to deliver efficient and optimized property operations, including managing expense and capital budgets to achieve optimal results aligned with the Total Cost of Occupancy methodology.
- Develop and oversee life safety and emergency preparedness programs in coordination with key operational groups.
- Collaborate with internal business partners to deliver comprehensive occupancy solutions and optimize real estate portfolios and planning.
- Develop positive relationships with internal leaders and external service providers to drive results that enhance occupancy experience.
- Guide and inspire a high-performing facilities management team while supporting their professional growth and productivity. Monitor team performance and productivity, provide frequent feedback to optimize the mission of a Facilities Management Center of Excellence.
- Apply key performance indicators and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement and operational reliability.
- Lead sourcing strategies and develop real estate operational best practices both locally and across the entire Spectrum real estate portfolio.
Working Conditions - Office-based role with 30% travel required
- Potential for overnight or multi-night trips to regional offices and out-of-town locations
- This position requires full-time, on-site presence with no remote or hybrid work options
- Availability to respond to after-hour emergencies
QualificationsWhat You'll Bring to Spectrum Required Qualifications Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Experience - 12+ years of commercial real estate facilities or property management experience
- 10+ years managing large, complex real estate portfolios including office and multi-use properties
- 7+ years management or supervisory experience
- Additional diverse and cross-functional commercial real estate discipline experience expected
- Extensive cross-functional corporate real estate discipline experience
Skills - Proficiency in English communication
- Effective teamwork and results delivery in high-demand settings
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
- Proactive problem-solving and advocacy for team and customer needs
- Advanced leadership, supervision and motivational skills
- Strong MS Office application skills
- Independent planning and prioritization abilities
- Expertise in real estate strategic planning and performance management
- Advanced financial acumen including budget development and ROI analysis
- Decision-making under pressure
- Ability to transform team focus and performance
- Effective interaction with all levels of stakeholders
- Completion of work responsibilities accurately and on time
- Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive abilities
- Client-focused mindset with hospitality interest
- General understanding of building construction and blueprint interpretation
- Initiative for continuous improvement and exceptional occupant experiences
- Expertise in KPIs and performance metrics through benchmarking
- Strong business sense and urgency for results
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory record
Preferred Qualifications- Experience managing multi-site corporate, retail, and other facilities operations
- Experience with capital projects, renovations, and workplace planning
- Experience with CMMS, IWMS, or other facilities technology platforms
- Professional certification such as CFM, FMP, SFP, BOMI, or PMP
- Knowledge of sustainability, energy management, and workplace strategy
- Experience leading vendor performance programs and service-level reporting
