Facilities Manager

Varda Space Industries • El Segundo, CA

13h • $101,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Varda Space Industries is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to drive the bring-up, operation, and maintenance of our rapidly growing facilities. This role will be responsible for ensuring the seamless function of building systems and infrastructure at our current facilities, as well as the expedient bring-up of our future sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an architectural, engineering, or construction discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience in facilities engineering/management, project management or construction (5+ years in lieu of a degree)
• Knowledge of building systems (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) and/or construction processes
• Proficiency in project management (Smartsheet, Gantt charts) and communication of project status updates
• Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends, as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 45lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

Nice To Haves

• Experience with building and/or improving aerospace, manufacturing, cleanroom, and/or pharmaceutical or biotech lab environments
• Experience with managing budgets, proposals and contracts for vendors and contractors
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Ability to articulate technical and non-technical material clearly to various personnel
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness standards

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a skilled team responsible for executing preventative and corrective maintenance on building systems (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire suppression, industrial gas) and general assembly, installation, and breakdown of equipment across all facilities
• Manage work ticketing system, ensuring adequate staffing and timely responses to incoming facilities requests
• Develop and administer an effective and regular preventative maintenance program for building systems and applicable equipment across all facilities
• Manage third-party contractors and vendors to ensure services provided adhere to contract terms and Varda’s quality and EHS standards
• Establish and implement a reliable on-call system to ensure after-hours support for any facilities-related emergencies or urgent troubleshooting/repairs
• Oversee and execute facility improvement and new construction projects within established schedule and budget parameters
• Define and manage construction project scope, budgets, proposals, contracts, schedules, invoices, documentation and resources, in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate expedient approvals from municipal and regulatory agencies for permitting and inspections
• Communicate regular project status, schedules and risks to Varda leadership and stakeholders

Benefits

• Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
• Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
• 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
• Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
• Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager