Critical Environment Services Director

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Executive Director – Critical Environment Services

Location : San Francisco Bay Area

Position Summary

We are seeking an Executive Director of Critical Environment Services to lead our global critical environment operations across technology sector clients and 11M sq feet of managed lab spaces. This senior leadership role will oversee the comprehensive strategy, planning, and operations of mission-critical facilities including labs, cleanrooms, research environments, and specialized manufacturing spaces. The successful candidate will establish and lead our Specialized Response Team (SRT) program while driving operational excellence across design, construction, maintenance, and client service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Platform Management

Develop enterprise-wide strategy for critical environment services across all accounts, establishing performance standards, best practices, and governance frameworks that account teams must follow.

Institute standardized processes, procedures, and performance metrics for critical environment operations that account teams will implement.

Drive adoption of emerging technologies, predictive maintenance strategies, and operational innovations.

Optimize resource deployment and investment priorities across the critical environment portfolio to maximize client value and operational efficiency.

Support new and existing client solutioning process.

Program Development & Standards

Create and implement the SRT designation and certification program, mandating that all accounts with critical environments maintain at least one SRT-certified specialist with advanced training in mission-critical systems.

Define competency requirements and training standards for critical environment professionals, ensuring consistent expertise levels.

Define strategic approach and standards for design, construction, and commissioning projects, emphasizing accelerated delivery timelines while maintaining quality benchmarks.

Develop enterprise-wide risk management protocols, regulatory compliance standards, and emergency response frameworks that account teams deploy locally.

Account Oversight & Client Partnership

Provide strategic oversight across multiple client accounts, ensuring consistent service delivery standards and compliance with established protocols while empowering local teams to execute; provide direct support and enhanced involvement for accounts without dedicated critical environment resources.

Support the identification, training and growth of on-account specialists to uplevel their skills and knowledge through a consultative approach ensuring each account team is ready to meet the challenges within their portfolio of sites.

Engage with client stakeholders and key prospects on strategic initiatives, providing consultative expertise on emerging trends and long-term investment strategies.

Establish KPIs, scorecards, and performance benchmarks for critical environment operations, monitoring account-level execution against platform standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with FM, Engineering, Technical Services, HSSE, and other business partners to ensure integrated service delivery across all accounts with critical environments.

Cross-platform collaboration to drive consistent service excellence and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field.

15+ years progressive leadership experience in critical infrastructure and facility operations within technology sector.

Deep technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, cleanroom, and life safety systems.

Proven track record managing large-scale facility projects, equipment installations, and space reconfigurations.

Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks and industry standards.

Strong capital planning, budgeting, and vendor management capabilities.

Demonstrated success in executive stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership.

Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and asset management systems.

Preferred Background & Traits

Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Master's degree or MBA.

Semiconductor industry experience.

Experience with RCM frameworks and failure mode analysis.

Global operations experience in key technology markets.

Crisis management and emergency response experience.

Estimated compensation for this position : 275,000.00 – 315,000.00 USD per year

Location : Remote - San Francisco, CA

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching company contributions.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.

Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

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