Sr. Manager, Facilities Engineering

Senior Manager, Facilities Engineering (San Clemente, CA)

Are you ready to lead innovation and drive excellence in facilities engineering? 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. 

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

#GKOSUS

#LI-Onsite 

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible. 

 

Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.

 

Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases. 

 

Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients. 

 

Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.   

 

Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS