Facilities Manager

About the role

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that owns and operates the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform. We provide satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring to customers globally. This role is an on-site position in Seattle, WA, Tukwila, WA, and Herndon, VA, reporting to the Vice President, Supply Chain and Production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily facilities operations across multiple office, laboratory, clean room, and specialized environments to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Oversee the facilities and operations of our three main offices in Seattle, WA, Tukwila, WA, and Herndon, VA.
• Oversee clean room, laboratory, and MOC protocols, including contamination control, equipment certification, hazard mitigation, service and calibration schedules, and environmental compliance.
• Manage facility operations supporting controlled environments, office spaces, and technical infrastructure, ensuring readiness for testing, manufacturing, mission operations, and day-to-day workplace needs.
• Cook up preventative maintenance programs for building systems, equipment, and facility infrastructure.
• Oversee facility repairs, maintenance requests, and capital improvement projects, working closely with internal teams and external vendors.
• Lead construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and expansion projects across all locations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with building management, contractors, service providers, and specialized technical vendors.
• Select, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships for facility services, utilities, security systems, janitorial, laboratory support, and clean room operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Security, IT, People Operations, Engineering, mission teams, and lab/MOC personnel to support physical security, access control, technology installations, infrastructure projects, and workspace readiness.
• Oversee receiving, shipping, deliveries, and logistics to ensure timely handling of equipment, materials, and vendor shipments.
• Manage office and technical space planning, including layouts for laboratories, clean rooms, offices, and MOC infrastructure needs.
• Ensure conference rooms, common areas, break rooms, and shared workplaces remain functional, organized, and well-maintained.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute events and preparations for VIP visitors and internal stakeholders.
• Develop, manage, and forecast facility operating and capital budgets while identifying cost-saving and optimization opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, facility documentation, and vendor contracts.
• Lead emergency preparedness, incident response, and business continuity efforts across all facilities.
• Take ownership of developing and distributing safety plans and protocols, working collaboratively with Security and People Ops.
• Supervise, develop, and provide performance management for the Administrative & Facility Coordinator, including oversight of office services such as supply stocking, package management, event setup, and daily administrative operations.
• Provide multi-site support to ensure standardized processes, consistent service quality, and operational excellence across locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in facilities/office management, operations services, or related roles, ideally in aerospace, satellite manufacturing, laboratory, or other highly-technical environments.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-site facilities.
• Strong budgeting, financial planning, and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of building systems, EH&S requirements, contamination control, and technical facility compliance.
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members in operations or administrative roles.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs and occasionally move equipment and supplies.
• Ability to respond to occasional after-hours facility/office issues or emergencies.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligibility for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.