Facility Manager

JLL•Raleigh, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Manager provides strategic direction and accountability for all aspects of the physical plant, buildings, grounds, real estate, and capacity utilization. This leadership role maximizes the functionality and utilization of physical assets while minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. The role involves overseeing design, planning, construction, and maintenance of facilities; managing departmental budgets; coordinating space allocation and facility expansion; and presenting plans and updates to site leadership teams.

Requirements

Experience managing facilities in industrial or commercial environment
4+ years in a people leader/supervisory role, preferably managing multiple teams
Demonstrated knowledge of site facilities and vendor management, GxPs (Good Practice guidelines), and industry guidance documents
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization
Computer skills commensurate with essential duties and responsibilities, including the ability to learn validated systems
Demonstrated ability to problem solve, make quick decisions, communicate decisions effectively, and lead/manage staff in a growing, changing environment
Knowledge of standard business and accounting practices

Nice To Haves

Experience working within Life Sciences, bio-technology or pharmaceutical industry
Contract research organization (CRO) experience
Plant Engineering and/or Building trades license
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in laboratory, pharmaceutical, or regulated research environments
Experience managing facility expansion and renovation projects in compliance-driven industries

Responsibilities

Supervise facilities personnel including interviewing, hiring, training, developing employees, directing work assignments, conducting performance appraisals, and addressing employee concerns in accordance with organizational policies
Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for asset management and reliability
Establish, manage, and oversee the facilities department budget while ensuring appropriate resources are in place for project engineering, capital project delivery, and facilities management operations
Oversee facility utilities, physical plant operations, HVAC distribution, support services, grounds, and custodial functions to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence
Direct and approve facility expansion and renovation plans (including laboratory, animal holding, quarantine, and administrative facilities) in coordination with general manager and senior leadership team, including processing permits and government applications
Evaluate, select, and manage contractors and vendors for outside services; negotiate contracts for building and engineering design services; approve final work sign-off
Verify schedule compliance for all facility expansion, renovation, and maintenance projects while providing leadership and vision to direct reports for continuous departmental improvement