Facilities Supervisor

PwrQ Holdings LLC•Hanover, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Supervisor is accountable for the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of Forgent Power’s Hanover, Maryland site, including the building envelope, infrastructure, and supporting systems. The role leads facility capital and improvement projects from scoping through closeout, manages contractors and service providers, and owns site licensing, permitting, and regulatory compliance obligations under federal, Maryland, and county requirements. The Facilities Supervisor ensures facility infrastructure supports safe and efficient manufacturing operations. The role partners closely with Operations to maintain production readiness, drive continuous improvement, and minimize facility-related disruptions that could affect safety, quality, delivery, or productivity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; alternatively, an equivalent combination of technical training, relevant certifications, and progressive facilities leadership experience.
At least 7 years of facilities management experience, including at least 3 years leading capital or construction projects in a manufacturing, industrial, or commercial environment.
Demonstrated experience managing general and trade contractors, including bidding, contract administration, and on-site safety oversight.
Working knowledge of building, fire, and life safety codes, OSHA/MOSH requirements, and local permitting and inspection processes.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, budgets, and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet; experience with a CMMS.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, MEP, and construction drawings and specifications.

Nice To Haves

Professional credential such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
Experience with Maryland state and Anne Arundel County permitting processes and regulatory agencies.
Experience supporting electrical equipment manufacturing or other heavy industrial operations, including high-voltage and test-lab infrastructure.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification.
Experience with greenfield builds, site expansions, or brownfield renovations.

Responsibilities

Lead facility capital projects, renovations, build-outs, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades from concept and scope definition through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reporting; communicate progress, variances, and decisions to site leadership and stakeholders.
Work with architects, engineers, and design consultants to translate operational requirements into drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Oversee on-site construction, including sequencing, logistics, quality inspections, change orders, and punch-list resolution, while minimizing production disruption.
Ensure construction work complies with applicable building, fire, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and accessibility codes.
Maintain project documentation, including permits, inspection records, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and commissioning reports.
Source, prequalify, and select general contractors, trade contractors, and service vendors; verify licensure, insurance, bonding, and safety performance.
Prepare scopes of work and RFPs, lead competitive bids, evaluate proposals, and recommend awards with Procurement.
Negotiate and administer contracts and service agreements, including pricing, payment terms, warranties, and performance expectations.
Manage contractor on-site activity and safety controls, including safety orientation, permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, and working-at-heights requirements, in coordination with EHS.
Establish service-level expectations and KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and address deficiencies through corrective action.
Review and approve contractor invoices, change orders, and pay applications against contract terms and completed work.
Own the facility regulatory compliance calendar for permits, licenses, certifications, and inspections, ensuring renewals are timely and there are no lapses.
Secure and maintain building, construction, occupancy, and trade permits through Anne Arundel County or other applicable local jurisdictions and coordinate inspections.
Maintain compliance with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health and federal OSHA requirements relating to facility conditions, equipment, and contractor work.
Coordinate with MDE and EHS on facility-related environmental permits and obligations, including air, stormwater, and waste handling as applicable.
Ensure life safety and fire protection systems are inspected, tested, and maintained to applicable NFPA and fire marshal requirements.
Maintain certificates and inspection records for regulated equipment, including boilers, pressure vessels, elevators, cranes, and hoists.
Verify that contractors performing licensed trade work hold current Maryland licenses and required local registrations.
Prepare for and host regulatory, insurance, and customer audits and lead resolution of findings.
Ensure reliable operation of critical manufacturing infrastructure, including electrical distribution, compressed air, cranes and hoists, HVAC, and other production-supporting facility assets.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and extend asset life; maintain accurate asset records in the CMMS.
Lead facility emergency preparedness and business continuity planning for utility outages, severe weather, and system failures.
Manage space planning, moves, and workplace changes to support headcount growth and production layout changes.
Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including utility tracking and cost-reduction opportunities.
Partner with Operations to prioritize and rapidly resolve facility issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or production output.
Develop equipment and infrastructure reliability strategies to improve uptime and reduce unplanned manufacturing disruptions.
Develop and manage the annual facilities operating budget and multi-year capital plan; track spending and report variances.
Build capital investment business cases, including cost estimates, ROI, and risk assessments.
Lead, develop, and hold accountable facilities team members and contracted resources, as applicable.
Establish and report facility KPIs, including work-order completion, preventive maintenance compliance, project delivery against schedule and budget, and compliance status.
Identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects focused on safety, reliability, capacity, energy efficiency, and cost reduction.