Facilities Manager

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

12d•$132,000 - $171,600

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager for its Syracuse, New York area operations, which include the U.S. headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and test facilities. The role manages facilities activities across these locations and leads facilities technicians supporting office and manufacturing operations. Responsibilities span operational and capital financial controls, environmental, health, and safety (EHS), site maintenance, and regulatory compliance. The manager also collaborates with enterprise service organizations—including IT, Security, EHS, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, and Supply Chain—to establish priorities and plan, schedule, and coordinate services. The position supports existing facilities and future capacity growth as Saab expands its Syracuse operations, and reports to the Director of Facilities. The role is eligible for Saab, Inc.’s relocation package. Compensation range: $132,000–$171,600. Saab considers role responsibilities, location, market and business considerations, experience, skills, and education or training when making an offer. Saab describes itself as a defense and security company with 28,000 employees worldwide. Its U.S. operations deliver technology and systems to the U.S. Armed Forces, the Federal Aviation Administration, and international and commercial partners. The company states that it values diversity and supports career advancement and work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in large-scale construction, facilities management, and operations.
Expert knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements related to facilities design and maintenance management.
Experience with new and existing facility construction and the ability to adapt and respond quickly to required changes.
Ability to forecast people, financial, and asset resource requirements to meet business objectives.
Ability to contribute to site strategy and lead strategic initiatives in support of functional and business objectives.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to measure team and process performance using appropriate metrics.
Excellent communication and team-building experience in an international environment.
Willingness to travel up to 5% in support of facility and corporate activities.
Experience working in a matrix organization.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret-level clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen; applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the radar and surveillance industries.
Experience with clean-room design and maintenance.
Working knowledge of the DoD acquisition process and facility requirements.
Experience with ERP, facility, and asset management systems.
MBA, PE, M.Sc., or equivalent documented education.

Responsibilities

Lead large facility project planning and development, coordinating with architecture and engineering firms on design criteria, layouts, detail drawings, and specifications.
Develop and monitor complex plans and schedules for facility projects across the site.
Develop and analyze bids for facilities-related goods and services.
Establish and maintain facilities operational and capital budgets, including long-range forecasts.
Provide value-engineering expertise and oversee building space allocation, layouts, communication services, security, and plans for future expansion or occupancy.
Monitor customer regulations and federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; determine their impact on Saab and adapt internal operating practices accordingly.
Develop policies and procedures for business continuity planning, operational procedures, and facilities and equipment maintenance, and develop standards to support personnel safety and security.
Attract, inspire, mentor, and retain facilities staff needed to meet strategic business objectives and operating goals; coordinate personnel needs with local management in line with site needs and budget.
Communicate with facilities leaders and business units in the United States and Sweden about site progress, business objectives, best practices, and future strategies.
Manage key facility service and materials vendor and supplier relationships.
Drive performance toward Saab, Inc.’s safety, operational uptime, and budget goals.
Collaborate with enterprise service organizations to establish priorities and plan, schedule, and coordinate service deliverables.
Support current facilities and future capacity growth in Syracuse, New York.
Travel up to 5% to support facility and corporate activities.