Building Facility Manager (BFM)

About the role

The Building Facility Manager (BFM) oversees the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and stewardship of assigned facilities, infrastructure, and building systems. The BFM serves as the primary point of contact for facility operations, maintenance planning, tenant support, construction coordination, and infrastructure reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of assigned facilities and infrastructure systems.
• Maintain facility readiness and operational reliability to support organizational missions.
• Develop and implement facility maintenance, repair, replacement, and lifecycle strategies.
• Conduct facility assessments and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Review lessons learned and operating experience to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
• Support long-range planning, capital improvements, and infrastructure modernization efforts.
• Monitor facility conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented when deficiencies are identified.
• Provide oversight and technical understanding of facility systems, including but not limited to: Electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems and building automation controls, Boilers and steam systems, Chilled water and cooling water systems, Potable water systems, Wastewater and sewer systems, Fire suppression and fire alarm systems, Emergency generators and backup power systems, Compressed air systems, Mechanical equipment and pumping systems, Roofing, building envelope, and structural systems, Roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and site infrastructure, Landscaping and grounds maintenance, Communications and utility infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary facility representative for building occupants and tenants.
• Administer Tenant Use Agreements and facility service expectations.
• Respond to tenant concerns and coordinate resolution of facility-related issues.
• Coordinate with facility users to support mission requirements while maintaining safe operations.
• Coordinate facility-related construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects.
• Interface with engineers, project managers, construction personnel, contractors, and maintenance organizations.
• Support project planning, design reviews, acceptance testing, and turnover activities.
• Ensure operational requirements, maintenance needs, and facility impacts are incorporated into project planning.
• Support project closeout activities and ensure appropriate documentation is completed.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in inspections, audits, assessments, and investigations.
• Support emergency preparedness and facility response activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, fire codes, environmental regulations, and organizational requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate facility operators, maintenance personnel, contractors, and support organizations.
• Supervise facility operations staff and represented employees.
• Provide technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Foster productive working relationships across organizations and stakeholder groups.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline and 5 years experience. Master’s and 2 years experience. PhD and 2 years experience; OR 11 years equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline and 9 years experience. Master’s and 6 years experience. PhD and 4 years experience; OR 15 years equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in facility operations, maintenance, construction, infrastructure management, or industrial operations.
• Experience working with multiple building systems and utility infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices and industrial safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating maintenance, repair, or construction activities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline and 5 years experience. Master’s and 2 years experience. PhD and 2 years experience; OR 11 years equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline and 9 years experience. Master’s and 6 years experience. PhD and 4 years experience; OR 15 years equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in facility operations, maintenance, construction, infrastructure management, or industrial operations.
• Experience working with multiple building systems and utility infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices and industrial safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating maintenance, repair, or construction activities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Valid driver's license.

Skills

• Leadership and team coordination.
• Facility management.
• Project and construction management.
• Building systems oversight.
• Tenant and stakeholder support.
• Emergency preparedness and facility response activities.
• Compliance with regulations and safety requirements.
• Technical understanding of facility systems.
• Communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CMMS.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions).
• Paid time off (personal leave).
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions).
• Comprehensive Relocation Package.

Pay

The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($95,256 – $195,288) / Level 4 $(114,360 - $235,336). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Schedule

The 4x10 schedule is located out of the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) with every Friday off.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders greater than 6 feet.
• The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, and reach with hands and arms.
• The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.