Facilities Senior Engineer

Fanatics•Sunnyvale, TX

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Facilities Engineering Manager will build and lead an in-house facilities engineering program, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation of all building systems and manufacturing support infrastructure. This hands-on leader will drive preventive maintenance, capital planning, operational excellence, and team development while aligning facilities strategy with company goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required
Must have HVAC and/or electrical licenses/certifications
15+ years of facilities engineering experience, including hands-on technical work
Experience managing in-house teams and third-party vendors in industrial or commercial environments
Strong technical expertise and demonstrated ability in industrial facility systems and equipment
Extensive training and focus on safe work practices
Proven leadership, budgeting, teamwork, program and project management skills
Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documentation, run calculations
Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Proficiency in MS Office, CAD software, CMMS/BMS, etc.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management Build, lead, and develop a high-performing facilities engineering team
Supervise managers, technical staff, and vendors; set clear KPIs and service standards
Align team priorities with business objectives and production needs
Build relationships and work closely with all teams onsite to hit deliverables
Know when to lead from the frontlines, be a servant-leader, and when to hand off to your team
Drive continuous improvement Operations & Maintenance
Oversee operation, maintenance, testing and repair of mechanical/HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, and manufacturing-related systems, keeping all records up to date
Operate BMS/CMMS for building systems, work orders, asset tracking, preventative maintenance and performance data
Respond to and lead resolution of critical incidents 24/7 (power failures, leaks, equipment breakdowns, etc.)
Ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance (OSHA, local/state/federal codes)
Respond to environmental reports (IAQ, humidity, temperature, etc.); engage specialists as necessary
Build relationships with the landlord and property management, securing their approval for projects when necessary
Manage waste, recycling, and destruction programs, including turning waste into rebates
Maintain drawing sets and ensure they’re kept up to date with all changes
Program & Project Management Build and maintain a comprehensive facilities engineering program focused on uptime and continuous improvement
Manage capital projects, construction, and building modifications working closely with the project management team
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
Oversee vendor contracts, bidding processes, insurance/warranty claims, and utility management
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations
Purchase parts and tools, manage inventory, including critical spares
Track and report on service level agreements and key performance indicators
Maintain periodic inspection schedule, close out action items, and send out reports