Facilities Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Progressive experience managing people, teams, and projects in a technical, facilities, industrial, building operations, or related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and document preventive maintenance, repairs, vendors, and facility improvement work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, lighting, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and general building systems.
• Ability to evaluate facility needs, coordinate qualified service providers, and follow work through to completion.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment documentation, blueprints, specifications, and schematics.
• Strong organization, communication, vendor coordination, recordkeeping, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate the work of others, and manage changing priorities in a dynamic R&D environment.
• Ability to perform physical work, lift reasonable weight, climb ladders, and work comfortably at heights when required.
• Computer literacy, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary and cross-functional projects and/or teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Gantt charts, and/or Kanban boards.
• Technical mindset with the ability to understand, organize, and support requirements compliance.
• Experience managing or coordinating facilities in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, fabrication, or R&D environments.
• Electrical or HVAC knowledge.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, work-order systems, equipment records, and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and reinforce a culture of respect for others, promote a collaborative environment, and lead by example.
• Ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, orderly, and operational condition in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Embrace changing priorities and approach facility needs with a can-do, solutions-focused mindset.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate facility inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, corrective work, and improvement projects based on safety, operational needs, and the project plan.
• Monitor facility conditions and ensure identified safety, maintenance, cleanliness, and operational deficiencies are addressed and communicated to affected personnel.
• Manage facility maintenance plans, schedules, work orders, service histories, inspection records, equipment logs, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate qualified vendors and service providers for inspections, repairs, installations, and infrastructure work; provide facility access and on-site support as needed.
• Manage maintenance tools, spare parts, consumables, and inventory; identify replenishment needs and coordinate procurement or vendor support.
• Coordinate the setup, maintenance, and safe availability of shop-support equipment, facility utilities, workspaces, and equipment staging needed for prototype builds and R&D testing.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and repair support for mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, lighting, and basic electrical systems within the manager’s training and authorization.
• Direct or coordinate facilities personnel, shop personnel, vendors, and contractors assigned to facility tasks and projects, while promoting timely completion, accurate documentation, and accountability.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Phantom Stock Bonus Program based on achieving milestones (a form of profit sharing).
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for growth.
• IRA plan with automatic deductions if desired, with a future company matching IRA program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Near-future health insurance benefits and pilot training for those who desire it.