Facility Manager, R&D

ON.energy • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ON.energy is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership, with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary software, ON.energy develops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.

ROLE SUMMARY
The Facility Manager will provide overall administrative and operational support for ON.energy's new Houston facility, including a modern office, high-power engineering laboratories, warehouses, and associated site infrastructure. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the facility operates efficiently, safely, and professionally while supporting the needs of employees, customers, contractors, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, service-oriented, and comfortable managing a wide variety of operational responsibilities in a fast-growing technology company. This role combines facility administration, maintenance coordination, logistics support, event planning, workplace readiness, and general business operations support.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
In the first year, the Facility Manager will establish a structured and scalable operating model for the Houston facility. This includes improving visibility and control of facility expenses, maintenance activities, vendor performance, workplace readiness, and logistics operations. Success will be measured by creating a safe, professional, efficient, and highly responsive environment that supports ON.energy's continued growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, office administration, site operations, property management, or a related operational role.
• Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance providers, and service vendors.
• Experience managing invoices, purchase requests, budgets, or facility-related expenses.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting engineering laboratories, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, or technical organizations.
• Familiarity with building systems, including HVAC, electrical, security, and access-control systems.
• Experience supporting customer visits, executive events, and workplace programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and workplace safety practices.
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), OSHA, or similar certifications

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Houston facility operations and workplace services.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and efficient office, laboratory, warehouse, and shared work environment.
• Coordinate office moves, workstation assignments, supplies, furniture, and workplace improvements.
• Maintain facility records, permits, inspections, and operational documentation.
• Coordinate facility-related bills, invoices, utilities, purchase requests, and vendor payments.
• Assist with budget tracking, operating expense management, and spend visibility.
• Obtain quotes from vendors and contractors for facility services and improvement projects.
• Track contract renewals, service agreements, and recurring operational expenses.
• Support facility-related insurance, tax, permit, and lease administration activities.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities across the facility.
• Manage repairs involving HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, lighting, building infrastructure, and security systems.
• Schedule and coordinate contractors, service providers, and installation teams.
• Track maintenance issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Manage vendors supporting janitorial services, security, waste management, pest control, landscaping, utilities, and facility maintenance.
• Monitor vendor performance and service quality.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Support vendor onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments for equipment, laboratory assets, materials, and office supplies.
• Support receiving, staging, storage, and shipment tracking activities.
• Coordinate freight providers, carriers, and delivery schedules.
• Assist engineering, operations, and supply chain teams with facility logistics requirements.
• Coordinate employee events, customer visits, executive meetings, workshops, and company gatherings.
• Manage catering, visitor logistics, conference room readiness, and event support activities.
• Ensure common areas, conference rooms, kitchens, and visitor spaces are professional and welcoming.
• Support customer demonstrations, site tours, and special events.
• Support facility safety programs and workplace readiness initiatives.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, signage, PPE availability, and safety documentation.
• Administer facility access controls, badges, keys, and visitor management processes.
• Coordinate with security providers and support incident reporting and corrective actions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed