Facilities Manager

About the role

This role supports all KE locations and operational teams by leading facilities operations, maintenance programs, and workplace improvement initiatives across offices, shops, yards, and support spaces.

Responsibilities

• Facilities & Site Operations Lead day-to-day facilities operations across offices/shops/yards: preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and vendor dispatch.
  • Maintain building systems readiness (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, doors/locks, fire/life safety systems, security/access control) and coordinate service as needed.
  • Serve as the point person for site issues, coordinating triage and communication so impacts to operations are minimized.
• Work Order System & Preventive Maintenance Program Implement and manage a simple, repeatable work order intake, prioritization, and closeout process with clear service level expectations.
  • Build a preventive maintenance calendar and inspection routines to reduce unplanned failures and improve reliability.
  • Cover required inspections and testing (as applicable) such as fire/life safety, extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, backflow, and similar systems.
• Vendor, Contract, and Budget Management Manage service partners and contracts (HVAC, plumbing, electrical service, doors/locks, fire/life safety, janitorial, waste, snow/landscaping, etc.).
  • Create clear scopes of work, track vendor performance, and ensure work quality, safety, and on-time completion.
  • Support annual planning and ongoing tracking for facilities operating expenses; identify cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing reliability.
• Space Planning, Capacity, and Moves Partner with the Assets team, Operations and Procurement to forecast facility and space needs (headcount, growth, project demands) and build capacity plans.
  • Plan and coordinate internal moves, space reconfigurations, and onboarding of new spaces (furniture, fixtures, access, signage, storage solutions).
  • Maintain space utilization insights and site maps/layouts that leadership can use for planning.
• Facility Projects & Improvements Plan and deliver facility projects (renovations, storage optimization, yard improvements, expansions) with clear scope, schedule, and cost control.
  • Cover coordination with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
  • Support permitting, inspections, and closeout documentation as required.
• Safety, Compliance, and Emergency Readiness Partner with Safety to keep facilities audit-ready and aligned with safety expectations (housekeeping, egress, signage, PPE stations, and site readiness).
  • Support compliance with applicable building codes, inspections, and documentation; escalate risks and drive corrective actions.
  • Maintain emergency preparedness basics (contacts, procedures, signage, basic supplies) and coordinate site-specific needs.
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Service Mindset Work closely with the Assets team, Procurement, Operations, Safety, IT, HR, and Finance to align facility operations with business needs.
  • Bring an internal-customer mindset—service-oriented, responsive, and solutions-driven—while still enforcing standards and accountability.
  • Communicate proactively about planned work, outages, and facility impacts to keep teams informed and productive.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of facilities management experience in a multi-site environment (industrial, construction, warehouse, or similar).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between KE locations as needed.
• Working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and security/access control systems.
• Experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, facility projects, and budgets.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build processes, maintain standards, and support a fast-paced, field-focused organization.

Bonus Points For Experience

• In the construction, skilled trades, or contractor environment.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS or work order management system.
• Familiarity with OSHA compliance, safety programs, and industrial facility operations.
• Leverage of Lean, continuous improvement, or project management experience/certification.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $97,120.00 - $109,260.00 per year
Total Rewards: As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.
100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) with competitive company match
Paid weekly with competitive wages
PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources via email at HR@KEway.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)
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