Facilities Manager

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$116,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Apex continues to expand its satellite manufacturing footprint, we are seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day operations, maintenance programs, vendors, and team that keep our engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing environments safe, compliant, and efficient. This role owns the facilities team and programs, enabling Facilities leadership to focus on strategy, capital planning, and risk management. The ideal candidate is a hybrid leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environments, able to build and run programs and a team while staying close enough to the work to step in when it matters.

Requirements

All applicants must be a U.S. Person due to export control requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive facilities management experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or high-tech environments.
Demonstrated experience managing people, vendors, budgets, and facilities programs in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety) plus building codes, OSHA/EHS requirements, and facilities best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and CMMS / facilities workflow systems.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aerospace or regulated / mission-critical manufacturing environments.
Experience leading facility build-outs, expansions, or new-site launches.
Working knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and applicable building and fire codes.
Certified Facility Manager (CFM), FMP, or equivalent credential.
Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and vendor contracts with financial controls.
Experience generating operational dashboards or reporting metrics.

Responsibilities

Hire, develop, schedule, and manage the facilities team (Leads, Technicians, Associates / Specialists, and in-house janitorial).
Set priorities, assign work, and hold the team and vendors accountable to quality, safety, and timeliness standards.
Coach and develop staff; conduct performance reviews and manage performance issues through to resolution.
Build cross-training and coverage plans so critical functions are sustained across shifts and sites.
Foster a culture of safety, service, and continuous improvement.
Own preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, compressed air, and building systems.
Ensure rapid response and resolution for facilities issues impacting production, safety, or employee experience.
Maintain critical spares and consumables to address common and anticipated needs and minimize downtime.
Direct maintenance of light-industrial, lab, and production-support equipment in coordination with Manufacturing and Engineering.
Step in hands-on to troubleshoot or execute during escalations, emergencies, or peak demand.
Manage on-site vendors and service providers (janitorial, security, HVAC, fire safety, waste, landscaping, utilities, etc.).
Track vendor performance against SLAs; drive service quality, cost control, and accountability.
Lead contract renewals, RFPs, and vendor onboarding; negotiate scope and pricing in coordination with leadership.
Prepare and manage the facilities operating budget and forecasts; monitor expenditures, validate invoices, and maintain financial controls.
Identify and drive cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities across services, repairs, and utilities.
Lead site-level facilities projects from intake through close-out: scope, budget, schedule, contractor coordination, and documentation.
Support build-outs, renovations, equipment installs, and infrastructure upgrades; coordinate with senior leadership on larger capital initiatives.
Lead space planning: capacity assessments, layouts, equipment placement, moves, parking, and access control.
Coordinate project timing to minimize disruption to manufacturing and site operations; give advance notice and full reporting on impacts.
Track project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time, on-budget execution.
Own facilities compliance with building codes, lease requirements, and permitted-use conditions (HVAC servicing, fire inspections, etc.).
Partner with EHS to execute OSHA and safety programs: inspections, corrective actions, lock-out/tag-out, and incident follow-up.
Maintain readiness for audits, inspections, and insurance requirements through accurate documentation and reporting.
Lead facilities response to emergencies, outages, and business-continuity events; maintain and exercise response plans.
Maintain HAZMAT, waste, and environmental compliance as applicable to the sites.
Maintain facilities documentation, drawings, asset records, logs, and compliance records; keep an accurate site plan.
Use a CMMS / IWMS to manage assets, work orders, and preventive-maintenance schedules.
Track and report on work orders, costs, uptime, and service performance; use data to inform decisions and priorities.
Identify and drive improvements in efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and employee experience across facilities.

Benefits

Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
$100k life insurance at no cost
Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
10 paid holidays
Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
8 weeks paid parental leave
childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
Daily catered lunch
unlimited snacks
Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self