Facilities Lead

Core Responsibilities

• Lead site selection, facility acquisition, lease negotiations, and due diligence.
• Create, maintain, and enforce facility standards for LEAP’s facility portfolio.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Cook up project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to maintain schedule and budget.
• Manage project closeout activities, punch lists, occupancy, and turnover to operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, local building codes, environmental regulations, and aerospace safety requirements.
• Oversee facility maintenance programs and contractor performance after occupancy.
• Support government facility requirements including secure spaces, DD254 requirements, and customer inspections when required.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–12+ years of experience managing industrial construction projects, manufacturing facilities, or capital improvement programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing contractors, architects, consultants, and vendors.
• Strong understanding of commercial and industrial building systems.
• Excellent project management, budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial facilities.
• Experience with tenant improvements and greenfield facility development.
• Familiarity with project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Experience managing multi-site facilities.

Pay

Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00

The estimated salary range for this role reflects various compensation factors. The final offer depends on factors such as work experience, education, training, key skills, and business needs.

In addition, LEAP provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes:

• Equity Program: As an early team member, LEAP’s equity plan gives you a stake in the company’s success, aligning your contributions with long-term growth.
• Retirement Planning: Save for the future with a 401(k) plan that includes competitive company matching.
• Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of a professional development stipend to advance your skills and expertise.
• Flexible Time Off: Enjoy PTO as needed and holiday breaks to help you balance work and life, including two week long company winter breaks and paid leave to support a family member, bond with a new child, or manage your own health needs.
• Remote Work Flexibility: Our team operates on a hybrid model. We expect you to work with your team for specific details on work location.
• Health Benefits: LEAP provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at minimal to no cost for employees. Coverage for dependents and HSA are also available.
• Insurance Coverage: We cover basic life and long-term disability insurance, with options to add extra coverage to ensure peace of mind for you and your family.

LEAP is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace in Colorado. Our team brings together exceptionally talented and diverse individuals who are pushing the boundaries of space access and logistics. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. This includes individuals with a criminal history, in compliance with applicable regulations.