Building & Facilities Manager

J R CARLSON LABORATORIES INC•Lincolnshire, IL

2h•$110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Building & Facilities Manager is responsible for the maintenance, operation, safety, and reliability of Carlson Labs’ 400,000-square-foot campus in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The campus includes a 200,000-square-foot warehouse, a 200,000-square-foot office building, and approximately 30 acres of surrounding grounds. The role oversees building maintenance, facility infrastructure and equipment, grounds, related services, and a team of maintenance personnel. The manager ensures efficient, safe, and reliable facility operations by developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating repairs and capital improvement projects, managing outside contractors, and maintaining compliance with applicable building, fire, environmental, and workplace safety requirements. The role calls for a hands-on facilities leader with strong technical, organizational, and leadership skills and experience in a large warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environment.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in facilities management, building maintenance, or industrial maintenance.
2+ years of experience supervising or managing a maintenance team.
Demonstrated experience overseeing a large warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing facility, or industrial property.
Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and general building infrastructure.
Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs.
Experience managing outside contractors, service agreements, and maintenance budgets.
Knowledge of OSHA standards, building codes, fire safety requirements, and facility compliance practices.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to prioritize competing maintenance demands and respond effectively to urgent facility issues.
Computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing facilities of 200,000 square feet or larger.
Experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with warehouse infrastructure, loading dock systems, material handling equipment, and industrial building systems.
Experience with capital improvement projects and facility modernization.
Ability to read and interpret architectural blueprints, construction drawings, facility layouts, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing schematics.
Ability to interpret HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building system drawings to troubleshoot issues and coordinate repairs or modifications.
A general contractor’s license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the facility and surrounding grounds.
Maintain building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, roofing, dock doors, loading docks, fire protection systems, and building controls.
Manage routine and emergency building repairs, troubleshoot problems, and coordinate timely resolutions.
Maintain facility and grounds condition, functionality, cleanliness, and appearance; identify improvements to efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Coordinate building inspections, repairs, renovations, and facility improvement projects.
Direct, supervise, coach, train, and develop the facility maintenance team; assign work orders, prioritize requests, monitor completion, and establish performance expectations.
Ensure safe and efficient maintenance work, adequate staffing and scheduling, and coverage for routine and emergency needs; promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs, schedules, inspection procedures, and service intervals for building systems, facility equipment, production equipment, and related machinery.
Oversee preventative maintenance of production equipment to reduce downtime and support manufacturing operations.
Maintain maintenance records, equipment histories, work orders, and service documentation; implement work-order tracking and monitor completion rates.
Analyze recurring maintenance issues and root causes, evaluate asset condition and useful life, and recommend replacements or upgrades.
Coordinate equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and service with internal personnel and outside vendors.
Manage outside contractors, service providers, and maintenance vendors; obtain and evaluate proposals, negotiate pricing, oversee contracted work, and monitor vendor performance and service quality.
Coordinate specialized services, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, roofing, pest control, and waste management.
Ensure compliance with applicable building and fire codes, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations; coordinate inspections, testing, certifications, and life-safety system maintenance.
Maintain compliance documentation, inspection records, and maintenance logs; identify facility hazards and implement corrective actions.
Work with Operations, Safety, and other departments on facility-related safety concerns and ensure maintenance personnel follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Develop and manage the facilities maintenance operating budget; monitor expenses, control spending, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising reliability or safety.
Prepare capital expenditure recommendations and oversee facility capital projects from planning and contractor selection through execution and completion.
Evaluate equipment and service costs to support long-term maintenance and investment decisions.