Facilities Manager

The Basics

Location: Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility to respond to off-hours emergencies
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and flexible spending account options
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance options
• Generous paid time off program that increases over time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal growth and career advancement opportunities

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design and implement a comprehensive facilities program supporting HVAC, cleanrooms, water purification, air handling, emergency power, laboratory equipment, and other critical facility systems
• Build and manage preventive maintenance and asset management systems, ensuring equipment traceability, accurate documentation, reliability, and uptime
• Rapidly respond to urgent facility issues that may impact employee safety, regulatory compliance, or production and lead incident troubleshooting through resolution
• Serve as the lead technical expert for mechanical, electrical, building, environmental control, autoclave, and production equipment systems
• Maintain facilities and equipment in compliance with local, state, federal, and pharmacy-specific regulatory requirements
• Lead and continuously improve building access control, security protocols, emergency preparedness, and environmental health and safety programs
• Develop SOPs, forms, compliance documentation, inspection processes, and emergency response plans for critical systems
• Evaluate vendor and contractor performance and negotiate scopes of work, service levels, and rates
• Manage the Facilities budget, including capital project planning and operating expense forecasting
• Lead facility projects, including equipment installations, layout modifications, utility upgrades, commissioning activities, and renovations
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality and Operations to proactively identify facility risks, operational needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Lead, coach, and develop facilities team members while maintaining high standards for execution, accountability, and response time

What We're Looking For

• 8–10+ years of facilities management experience within a regulated manufacturing or healthcare environment, such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or a related industry
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
• Prior experience implementing or standing up a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Proven ability to develop facilities systems and programs from the ground up, rather than solely maintaining existing programs
• Expertise in preventive maintenance, utility systems, regulatory compliance, cleanroom operations, and critical facility infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly troubleshoot and resolve high-impact facility and equipment issues under pressure
• Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control skills
• Strong project management skills with experience leading capital projects, equipment installations, facility modifications, or commissioning activities
• Led manufacturing or continuous improvement training preferred
• Experience with facilities design or commissioning for cGMP or cleanroom environments preferred
• Strong ability to prioritize, delegate, and lead within a fast-paced environment with changing operational needs
• Excellent communication skills with a hands-on, results-driven leadership approach
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to team success
• Ability to respond to off-hours facility emergencies as needed
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb ladders, crouch, and access mechanical or facility spaces
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds