Senior Director, Corporate Facilities & Real Estate

Job Location:

San Francisco, CA

Calling all originals:
At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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/Cap Ex 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…