Facilities Manager

BAE Systems•Maple Grove, MN

12d•$134,640 - $228,888•Hybrid

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for the full lifecycle of infrastructure for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business located at either Maple Grove, Minnesota or Sterling Heights, Michigan, overseeing multiple regional sites. Operating within industrial manufacturing and office environments, this role ensures infrastructure readiness, operational continuity, and long-term capital stewardship. The scope encompasses facilities maintenance & operations, engineering, strategic space planning, regulatory compliance, capital project oversight, and organizational leadership. The successful leader will transform the CMS facilities function into a value-driven business partner, balancing operational discipline and technical depth with financial rigor and strategic foresight. The Facilities Manager is expected to instill the following core attributes across the organization: Safety First: Modeling a “safe, reliable, and compliant” culture as the absolute priority. Ownership & Accountability: Operating with a high sense of urgency and total responsibility for outcomes. Technical Excellence: Promoting root-cause analysis and modern, predictive maintenance practices. Mission-Centric Collaboration: Positioning facilities as a critical operational enabler for the broader business. Continuous Improvement: Leveraging data and KPIs to mitigate failures and maximize asset readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive facilities or engineering management experience within manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, or defense environments.
Proven track record of managing multi-site teams and geographically distributed facilities portfolios.
Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and fluid systems within industrial infrastructure.
Experience managing multi-million-dollar operating and capital budgets.
Ability to distill complex technical and business issues for executive-level audiences.
Proficiency in interpreting architectural/engineering drawings and managing vendor contracts.
Willingness to serve as an on-call lead for emergency response.
Experience managing bargaining units, multiple shifts, and multi-site operations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or Engineering).
CFM (Certified Facility Manager), CEM (Certified Energy Manager), PMP (Project Management Professional), or CPMM (Certified Plant Maintenance Manager).
Experience within DoD environments or federally regulated sites.
Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).
Experience managing multiple small/medium/large-scale construction projects simultaneously.
Experience with Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) models and Organizational Change Management.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary facilities liaison to Site Executives, leadership teams, and functional partners.
Align facility operations and sustainability initiatives with CMS and enterprise-level strategic goals.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, multi-site team of exempt and non-exempt professionals.
Advise senior leadership on infrastructure risks, long-term capacity needs, and capital investment priorities.
Ensure building systems, grounds, and manufacturing infrastructure remain safe and operational in a 24/7/365 environment.
Oversee all site services, including maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, waste management, and recycling, etc.
Direct preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs utilizing CMMS/IWMS tools.
Ensure strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) standards.
Serve as Incident Commander during emergencies and lead Business Continuity planning.
Execute multi-year capital strategies and annual operating budgets.
Lead the planning and delivery of complex, large-scale capital projects.
Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM), data dashboards, and KPIs to track and communicate performance.
Lead and/or partner with Capital Project Managers to ensure all installations meet operational, safety, and maintenance standards.
Optimize facility utilization and occupancy planning using TRIRIGA.
Manage the end-to-end vendor lifecycle: developing Statements of Work (SOW), overseeing competitive bidding, and mitigating third-party risks.
Collaborate effectively with union representatives and bargaining unit employees.
Manage owned and leased facility portfolios, landlord relationships, and site-level contractual obligations.
Oversee facilities operations at scale, supporting distributed manufacturing and office environments.
Champion reliability-centered practices and the standardization of processes across the enterprise.
Foster cross-functional partnerships across Manufacturing, Engineering, Security, IT, and Real Estate.
Drive sustainability and resiliency by identifying energy reduction opportunities and leading employee engagement in resource-reduction goals.