Facilities Manager

Job Duties

Develop and implement short- and long-term facility master plans aligned with business growth.
Lead capital planning (3-5 year outlook) including infrastructure expansion, system upgrades, and asset replacement programs.
Ensure infrastructure capacity (power, HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, fire protection, etc.) supports manufacturing and cleanroom operations.
Establish facility standards and technical specifications for new developments and expansions.

Capital Projects and Construction Oversight

Oversee major construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects from concept through commissioning.
Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, and risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, GC, landlords, and regulatory authorities.
Ensure compliance with local building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
Review and approve design drawings, technical submittals, and commissioning plans.

Facility Operations & Maintenance

Lead all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
Ensure uptime and reliability of critical systems including:
HVAC and cleanroom systems
Electrical distribution and backup systems
Plumbing and process utilities
Fire protection and life safety systems
Implement CMMS best practices and KPI tracking (MTBF, downtime, response time).

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

Develop SOPs and maintenance standards.
Lead, mentor, and develop facility engineers, technicians, and supervisors.
Define roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics.
Build scalable organizational structure to support business growth.
Promote safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Budget & Vendor Management

Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts and service agreements.
Monitor contractor performance and cost efficiency.
Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising reliability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS, IT, and Finance teams.
Support equipment installation planning and production ramp-up.
Provide facility requirements for new production lines and expansions.
Act as primary facility liaison with landlords and municipal authorities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred). Master's degree is a plus.
6+ years of progressive experience in facility management, construction, or industrial infrastructure.
Experience in semiconductor, cleanroom, manufacturing, or high-tech environments strongly preferred.
Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary facility teams.
Experience overseeing large capital projects ($5M+ preferred).
CFM, FMP, PMP, OSHA 30, or similar certification (preferred, not required)
Strong technical knowledge of building systems and industrial utilities.
Advanced project management and budget control skills.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
Strategic thinking and long-term infrastructure planning capability.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
Experience with ERP/CMMS systems (SAP, Oracle, Maximo, etc.).
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese is preferred.