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FM Engineering Operations Director
California Permanent USD200K - USD220K / Year
The FM Engineering Operations Director in Fremont, CA will lead facilities operations for a global semiconductor equipment manufacturer. This leader-of-leaders role combines technical oversight of critical building systems with responsibility for managers, budgets and client relationships across a multi-site portfolio.
The Role
As the FM Engineering Operations Director, you'll:
- Advise the client on HVAC, chilled water, electrical distribution, exhaust and critical utilities.
- Assess shutdowns, upgrades and equipment failures, directing internal teams and vendors.
- Lead and develop two to three managers and senior managers.
- Manage operating and capital budgets, forecasts, monthly reports and financial variances.
- Maintain consistent procedures and quality controls across the multi-site portfolio.
- Present technical recommendations to client executives and support contract renewals.
- Champion stop-work authority, investigate unsafe conditions and ensure required safety training is completed.
To be successful as the FM Engineering Operations Director, you'll have:
- 10–20 years of facilities experience in complex or critical environments.
- Knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, electrical one-line diagrams, exhaust and scrubber systems.
- Experience leading managers or supervisors and developing high-performing teams.
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with a polished client-facing approach.
- Financial acumen across operating and capital budgets, forecasting and variance reporting.
- A bachelor's degree; an engineering degree is not required.
- Current authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Preferred: Semiconductor equipment experience or credentials such as CFM, FMP, SMA/SMP, CEM or PE.
- Annual salary of $200,000–$220,000 (USD).
- Permanent position.
- Location: Fremont, CA.
To apply for the position of FM Engineering Operations Director, click Apply Now to send your resume to Ben Grant.
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