Manager of Building Operations

Panelmatic • Brookfield Center, OH

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About The Position

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented experienced Manager of Building Operations for overseeing the Brookfield and Youngstown locations. The Manager of Building Operations ensures a safe, efficient environment for employees, vendors, and customers. They will blend expertise in buildings, equipment, and facility support systems to maintain existing operations and lead projects from concept through completion for the realization of an aggressive production ramp plan. An ideal candidate will manage vendor partnerships, work closely with internal teams, and support ongoing business operations while simultaneously leading the systems and facilities projects needed to meet our growth objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in building operations, facilities management, construction management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of building systems including regulatory requirements for utilities, fire, and security
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and best practices
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
• Experience managing capital projects, vendor contracts, and budgets in a complex or high-profile environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety standards
• Acute attention to detail
• Optimizing efficiencies
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
• Time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience managing large scale capital projects while ongoing production requirements are being met
• Engineering degree or a minimum of 10+ years of experience in building operations, facilities management, construction management or a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital and operational projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Coordinate all phases of construction and improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and operational priorities
• Partner with internal stakeholders—including executive teams, workplace experience, and operations—to support space planning, special projects, and vendor management
• Manage vendor relationships with a focus on service quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts with consultants, contractors, and service providers to achieve best value and high performance.
• Develop, manage, and forecast capital (CapEx) and operating (OpEx) budgets, ensuring cost control and accountability
• Maintain working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety) to support informed decision-making and issue resolution
• Produce clear and professional documentation including scopes of work, project reports, schedules, and operational updates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, and internal policies

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• HSA
• term life
• AD&D
• STD
• LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships
• educational reimbursement
• paid volunteerism
• paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED