Facilities and Maintenance Manager I

Responsibilities

• Supervise facility personnel and manage maintenance activities for buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles.
• Plan, budget, schedule, and inspect construction projects and building alterations.
• Gather and review data to ensure construction feasibility and compliance with municipal regulations and fire safety codes.
• Use computer software to create facility layouts and architectural drawings.
• Evaluate practices relating to cost management, lease tracking, and seating/allocation.
• Oversee the management of supplies and equipment needed for maintenance and repairs.
• Work with various departments and external contractors to ensure the efficient execution of projects.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, project progress, and compliance documentation.
• Lead day-to-day facilities operations across five facilities.
• Oversee facilities team and contracted janitorial staff; current team size is five.
• Support SNC lab and production environments in a national security context.
• Weekly site visits to assigned facilities; occasional travel for training/support.
• On-call support required.
• Budget literacy aspects: invoice management and support to contract oversight.

Qualifications

• Ability to Obtain & Maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field. 7+ years of experience in operations or a related area.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• Knowledge of building systems, construction, and municipal regulations.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• General understanding of the safe use of tools and equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate/work with others.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• General understanding of fire safety, building/maintenance codes, OSHA guidelines, and permitting/inspection processes.
• We Prefer:
• Certification in Facilities Management (e.g., IFMA CFM, FMP).
• Proficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Certifications in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, OSHA 40.
• Experience working across multiple facilities with industrial/lab complexity.
• Previous management experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Identify and coordinate resources to ensure the required tools, processes, and training are available and effective.
• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Able to drive a forklift.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform computer-based tasks.
• Physical capability to visit construction sites and inspect facilities.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Able to travel as required.