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Buildings Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within a team ... WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment ...

... Buildings team in Los Angeles, CA. Provides technical support, under the supervision of a Lead ... Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple ...

... Buildings team in Los Angeles, CA. Provides technical support, under the supervision of a Lead ... Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple ...

Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings ...

... Management / Distribution * Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems ... WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment ...

Manage projects from concept development through construction and close-out, ensuring alignment ... WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment ...

Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings ...

Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings ...

... Management / Distribution * Provide oversight of all aspects of mechanical design, review systems ... WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment ...

Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within multidisciplinary project ... WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment ...

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Buildings Manager information

What are some common challenges buildings managers face in coordinating maintenance activities across multiple facilities?

Buildings Managers often oversee the maintenance and repair needs of several properties, which can present challenges in prioritizing tasks, scheduling vendors, and ensuring consistent standards across sites. Effective time management, clear communication with maintenance teams, and strong organizational skills are crucial for addressing urgent issues while keeping up with regular preventative maintenance. Adopting facility management software and fostering strong relationships with contractors can help streamline coordination and minimize disruptions to building operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a buildings manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Buildings Manager, you need expertise in facility management, building systems maintenance, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in facilities management or a related field. Familiarity with building management systems (BMS), maintenance scheduling software, and relevant certifications like IFMA or BOMA is highly valued. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and coordinate with tenants and contractors. These skills ensure efficient operations, safety compliance, and a well-maintained environment for occupants.

Is building management a stressful job?

Building management can be stressful due to the responsibility of maintaining safety, overseeing maintenance, and managing tenant or occupant needs. It often requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving, and the ability to handle emergencies or urgent issues promptly.

What is a buildings manager?

Buildings Managers are professionals responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and safety of residential, commercial, or institutional buildings. Their duties often include overseeing facility repairs, managing security, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating with contractors or service providers. They play a key role in ensuring that building occupants have a safe, comfortable, and functional environment. Buildings Managers may also handle budgeting, tenant communications, and emergency response planning.

What is the difference between Buildings Manager vs Facility Coordinator?

AspectBuildings ManagerFacility Coordinator
CertificationsBuilding management certifications, HVAC licensesFacility management certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentOversees entire building operations, maintenance, and staffCoordinates daily facility activities, vendor management
Employer & Industry UsageCommercial, residential, industrial buildingsCorporate offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities

The Buildings Manager typically has broader responsibilities, overseeing all building operations, maintenance, and staff. The Facility Coordinator focuses more on coordinating daily activities, managing vendors, and supporting the building's operational needs. Both roles require related certifications and work in similar environments, but the Buildings Manager holds a more comprehensive managerial role.

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Infographic showing various Buildings Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution.

Senior Coordinator - Property & Buildings

WSP

Los Angeles, CA

$29.72 - $42.46/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


WSP rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Since 1979, WSP Property & Buildings (P&B) has been part of shaping the building landscape along the West Coast. From industrial development to warehouses, office, retail, higher education, community colleges, K-12, and healthcare, our experience spans over 40 years. Our 250+ staff is spread strategically across six locations, including Seattle, Irvine, San Jose, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego, and is committed to sustainably enhancing the built environment.

This Opportunity

WSP Property & Buildings is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to join our team. The Property & Buildings Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Project Leader and project teams with administrative duties throughout the project lifecycle.  They will take a proactive role assisting the Project Leader and project teams in moving the project forward and enhancing communication with the project team and Client and promoting and facilitating integration on the project.

This position may be based in our Los Angeles, Irvine or Riverside, CA office locations.

Your Impact

  • Maintaining project calendar including project schedules and publishing to project team.
  • Assist in preparation of any materials required for project pursuit.
  • Assist in preparing PSA checklist, Change Orders and other internal forms.
  • Tracking contracts and sub-consultant contracts for the PM.
  • Manage Construction Administration through Newforma for all assigned projects.
  • Formatting project specifications in MS Word or SpecLink
  • Assist in scheduling design reviews, and regular project meetings.
  • Attend project, and team meetings and take meeting notes. Distribute meeting notes internal and externally as required.
  • Assist in generating project financial management reports.
  • Assist in tracking invoices and project payments.
  • Assist in tracking scope changes and preparing add service requests to the client.
  • Create and maintain project document file storage within the WSP standard project directory structure.
  • Assist the project team in receiving, filing, distributing, processing, tracking due dates and responding to RFI's, submittals and responses. 
  • Provide production support for project technical staff.
  • Assist project teams in distributing project materials to clients and other industry partners.
  • Edit and format specifications, Table of Contents, Basis of Design Reports and other written materials as required.
  • Assist Engineers of Record in processing and filing of project status forms with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • 5+ years experience
  • MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and others. 
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and program solving skills.
  • Strong computer and typing skills
  • Detailed-oriented and thoroughness.
  • Self-motivated and flexible to take on new tasks and assist teams.
  • Strong willingness & eager to learn
  • Deadline oriented, ability to track and maintain and meet multiple concurrent deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic REVIT skills a plus.
  • Working knowledge of cloud-based file sharing platforms such as SharePoint, ShareFile, Newforma, Dropbox, Box, Bluebeam etc. is an advantage.

WSP Benefits: 

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation:

Expected Hourly: $29.72 - $42.46

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 


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