Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.

Job Description

Position Summary

The National Vice President (NVP) of Field Asset Management provides executive leadership for the strategy, governance, and performance of facilities management and capital program execution across a national, multi-market real estate portfolio. This role oversees a leadership team and ensures consistent execution of capital improvements and repairs & maintenance programs aligned with enterprise objectives. The NVP is responsible for establishing operating models, driving operational excellence at scale, and aligning capital investments with business strategy, growth objectives, and long-term asset value creation. This position partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize portfolio performance, manage risk, and ensure financial discipline across all markets.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Organizational Development

Lead, coach, and develop leadership teamBuild a high-performing, scalable organization across all marketsEstablish clear operating models, expectations, and accountability structuresDrive succession planning, leadership capability, and organizational effectivenessFoster a culture of safety, collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement

Strategy & Enterprise Portfolio Oversight

Set national strategy and oversee execution of capital programs and maintenance initiativesEstablish prioritization frameworks to align capital deployment with asset performanceEnsure consistency in project management standards, execution practices, and governanceIdentify and mitigate portfolio risks across all regionsDrive enterprise initiatives that enhance asset value and operational performance

Capital Strategy & Financial Management

Lead enterprise capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance trackingPartner w/ Finance & executive leadership on long term planning & investment strategyDrive cost discipline, value engineering, and operational efficiencyEnsure accountability for financial performance, reporting, and ROIMonitor and improve KPIs aligned with company performance targets

Vendor Strategy & Governance

Define and implement national vendor management and procurement strategiesEnsure consistency in RFP processes, contracting standards, and vendor selectionEstablish performance frameworks to drive vendor accountability for quality and costOptimize vendor network coverage and strategic partnershipsMaintain executive relationships with key vendors and industry partners

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

Establish enterprise standards, systems, and governance processesDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scalability and efficiencyLeverage data, systems, and analytics to improve performance visibilityPromote best practices and standardization across all regionsEnsure alignment of tools and processes to support consistent execution

Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Alignment

Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Real Estate to align execution with business prioritiesInfluence decisions related to acquisitions, redevelopment, and lifecycle planningProvide strategic reporting and communication to executive leadershipEnsure alignment between capital execution and enterprise strategyAct as a senior advisor on asset management and facilities strategy

Technical & External Coordination

Oversee coordination with architects, engineers, consultants, and regulatory agenciesEnsure compliance with specifications, standards, and regulatory requirementsDrive consistency in design, construction, and delivery standardsPromote innovation in construction methods and project deliveryEnsure timely approvals and execution across jurisdictions

Emergency & Risk Management

Establish enterprise disaster response and recovery strategiesEnsure readiness for fire, flood, weather, and operational disruptionsMinimize customer and operational impact through proactive planningDrive resilience and continuous improvement in risk mitigationEnsure rapid restoration of operations across the portfolio

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

15+ years of experience in facilities management, construction management, or capital program leadership3+ years of progressive leadership experience managing multi-level teamsDemonstrated success leading enterprise-scale, multi-site portfoliosStrong expertise in capital project delivery, vendor governance, and portfolio managementExperience managing complex, high-volume, multi-trade programsProven ability to influence executive and cross-functional stakeholdersBachelor’s degree in facilities management, construction management, real estate, or related field preferred

Core Competencies

Executive LeadershipStrategic Thinking & VisionEnterprise Portfolio ManagementOperational ExcellenceVendor Strategy & GovernanceFinancial AcumenProcess ImprovementCollaboration & Influence

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

Enterprise leadership and organizational developmentNational portfolio strategy and executionCapital planning and financial managementVendor strategy and procurement governanceRisk management and disaster recovery leadershipExecutive communication and stakeholder engagementData-driven decision-making and performance managementProcess standardization and scalability

Performance Measures

National portfolio performance and asset value growthOn-time and on-budget capital program deliveryFinancial performance and cost optimizationVendor performance and accountabilityKPI achievement and operational efficiencyLeadership effectiveness and organizational developmentCustomer and stakeholder satisfactionEffectiveness of risk management and disaster response

Additional Information

Workplace

One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month. 

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.**