Director of Facilities & Construction

Industrial Electric Manufacturing

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM) is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities & Infrastructure to lead facilities operations, maintenance programs, and infrastructure initiatives across a multi-site manufacturing network. This role is responsible for executing facilities strategies that support operational performance, asset reliability, and workforce growth. The Director will partner with senior leadership to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency across all locations while driving continuous improvement and standardization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field.
8–12 years of experience in facilities, infrastructure, or industrial operations.
Experience managing facilities across multiple sites or a large, complex site.
Demonstrated success supporting capital projects and maintenance programs.
Strong understanding of building systems, utilities, and regulatory compliance.
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost control initiatives.
Willingness to travel to support site operations.

Nice To Haves

Multi-site facilities operations
Maintenance & reliability programs
Capital project coordination
Process standardization
Vendor & contractor management
Regulatory compliance
Continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Support development and execution of a multi-site facilities strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
Drive standardization of facilities management processes, systems, and performance metrics.
Contribute to capacity planning efforts to support production demands and site expansion.
Provide input on site evaluations, expansions, and footprint optimization initiatives.
Oversee day-to-day facilities maintenance and infrastructure operations across multiple manufacturing sites.
Implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve uptime and reliability.
Establish and monitor facility performance KPIs and reporting across locations.
Support energy management, sustainability efforts, and cost optimization initiatives.
Manage execution of capital projects including facility upgrades, renovations, and expansions.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with operational requirements.
Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
Track and report on capital expenditures and project progress.
Ensure facilities comply with OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with EHS and Operations teams to maintain safe working environments.
Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Implement and maintain infrastructure risk mitigation practices.
Manage site-level and regional facilities budgets (operating and capital).
Identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor management, energy efficiency, and process improvements.
Support budget planning and forecasting activities.
Lead and develop facilities managers and site-level teams.
Drive accountability, performance management, and continuous improvement.
Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.