Senior Director, Corporate Facilities & Real Estate

Senior Director, Corporate Facilities & Real Estate

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The Senior Director, Corporate Facilities & Real Estate is an important leadership role within LS&Co. Reporting directly to the VP, Global Real Estate and Retail Franchise, you will set the strategic direction of Levi Strauss & Co.'s corporate facilities and real estate portfolio worldwide.

Based in San Francisco, you will oversee a global team across Facilities Management, Workplace Services, Mail & Freight Operations, and Global Corporate Real Estate Operations / Lease Administration. The role partners with HR, Finance, Security, IT, Corporate Affairs, and regional business leaders to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable workplaces that promote employee productivity and reflect LS&Co.'s culture and brand.

Corporate Facilities & Workplace Strategy

• Build a global corporate facilities and real estate strategy aligned to LS&Co.'s location strategy, priorities and employee experience goals.
• Ensure all corporate locations provide safe, compliant, well-maintained, and welcoming workplaces for employees and visitors.
• Partner with HR, Security, IT, and Corporate Affairs on workplace standards, hybrid work enablement, and employee experience programs
• Partner with the business and HR to understand workforce strategy and address space implications.
• Develop strategic recommendations for site planning, space utilization, location strategy, and long‑term footprint optimization.
• Support real estate transactions including renewals, relocations, right‑sizing, and workplace planning initiatives.
• Lead capital projects across the portfolio including renovations, office expansions, workplace refreshes, and infrastructure investments.
• Manage the full project lifecycle—from planning and budgeting to design coordination, construction oversight, and project closeout.
• Serve as the executive point of accountability for project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Oversee external project teams (architects, engineers, contractors, project managers) and ensure alignment with company needs.
• Collaborate with Procurement on competitive bids, contract renewals, negotiations, and sourcing strategies.

Facilities Operations & Service Delivery

• Gather feedback and partner with department leaders to continuously improve the workplace environment.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, life safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery of building services including reception, security, janitorial, mailroom, food & beverage, and general workplace support.
• Establish operating standards, service level expectations, and operational policies to maintain safe, functional, and welcoming environments.
• Provide executive oversight of day-to-day facilities operations across global corporate offices, ensuring service standards and operational excellence.
• Lead teams responsible for front-of-house services, conference rooms, office moves, mail & freight operations, vendor management, and building services.
• Establish KPIs, service-level agreements, and continuous improvement plans across all facilities services.

Global Real Estate Operations & Lease Administration

• Own operating and capital budgets for all facilities and real estate activities.
• Track expenditures, variances, and financial performance, ensuring fiscal discipline and transparency.
• Build annual OpEx/CapEx plans and provide clear reporting to executive leadership on spend, projections, and project investment decisions.
• Oversee global lease administration operations, rent payments, and data governance in partnership with our teams and third-party providers.
• Ensure standardized processes and reporting across regions, including lease abstraction, rent accuracy, and vendor performance.
• Partner with Global Real Estate Strategy leadership to ensure operational execution aligns with broader portfolio and investment strategies.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Oversee corporate facilities and workplace operating budgets; ensure disciplined cost management and identification of efficiency opportunities.
• Lead global vendor strategy across facilities, workplace services, mail & freight, and lease administration partners.
• Oversee contract negotiations, renewals, and performance reviews to ensure value and service quality.

Team Leadership & Development

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on facilities operations, real estate decisions, and capital investment strategy.
• Develop a globally distributed team of senior facilities, workplace, and real estate operations professionals
• Establish clear governance, decision rights, and global standards while promoting regional flexibility.
• Promote talent development, succession planning, and organizational scalability as the portfolio evolves.

About You

• 10+ years of experience in corporate facilities management or commercial real estate, including global or multi-region oversight.
• Experience leading large, diverse teams and managing complex, multi-site portfolios.
• Expertise in facilities operations, workplace services, vendor management, and lease administration processes.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Experience engaging with C-suite, ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Corporate Affairs and senior executives; excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated track record in driving process improvement, sustainability, and innovation.
• International experience
• Travel: 5-15%

This is a hybrid position based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $250,000-$275,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

FILL DATE

This position is expected to be filled by 08/01/2026.

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