Project Manager, Operations ($106,300 - $135,600)

Date:  Feb 25, 2026
Property:  SC GATEWAY (2145)
Location: 

Santa Clara, CA, 95054

Division:  Office (Office)
Req ID:  45618

Position Summary:

Accountable for operations project management for the Northern California Campus Office portfolio, which includes 99 buildings, 7.2M SF, and 222 customers throughout Santa Clara, San Jose, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View. This role will include defined projects/tasks and will also take on miscellaneous projects requested by Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead expense forecasting and long-term capital planning for building systems; partner with operations to align budgets, manage payments in Coupa, and provide bi-monthly variance analysis
  • Oversee the full contract lifecycle—including RFPs, bid analysis, and renewals—while serving as the primary lead for vendor performance, insurance compliance, and risk mitigation
  • Develop and implement standardized tools (Centralization Workflows) and documentation processes to enhance regional productivity and ensure consistent operational alignment
  • Act as the primary operations contact for Fire Life Safety, MOE/Capital projects, Hazardous Materials and Tenant Improvements (TI), collaborating with engineering to optimize vendor efficiencies and project scheduling
  • Leverage data analytics to track performance trends and provide actionable insights via dashboards and memos

Additional Skills:

  • Ability to influence and drive change
  • Proficient in Google Sheets
  • Knowledge of PPM, Argus and MRI

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:

  • 3 - 5 years

Additional Requirements:

  • Project Management certification preferred
  • Local Travel Required
  • Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $106,300.00 - $135,600.00

 

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

 


About Us:
Irvine Company Office Properties (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio that includes more than 550 office buildings in premier locations: Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Silicon Valley, Chicago and New York.

We’ve evolved the traditional office to something much more: a modern working community. Featuring innovative workplace design, quality craftsmanship, dedicated management and a collection of memorable experiences that seamlessly combine to build a vibrant workplace community.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Apply today to join our employee community, and learn more about Irvine Company, our legacy and our guiding principles.


Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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