Senior Facilities Manager

About the role

McKesson is seeking a Sr. Facilities Manager to lead facility operations, maintenance, workplace services, and site infrastructure programs across assigned locations. This role is responsible for creating safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective work environments that support business continuity and operational performance. The Sr. Facilities Manager provides day-to-day leadership to facilities teams and vendors while driving strategic planning, budget management, preventive maintenance, space utilization, capital projects, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations for assigned sites, including building maintenance, workplace services, safety readiness, vendor performance, and service delivery.
• Develop and execute facilities strategies, policies, procedures, and operating standards that improve reliability, efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.
• Manage operating budgets, capital expenditures, repair and maintenance spend, purchase approvals, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, building automation, structural, and related facility systems.
• Lead, coach, and develop facilities professionals, building a high-performing team focused on accountability, safety, responsiveness, and service excellence.
• Manage vendor, contractor, and service provider relationships, including contract performance, scope of work, service levels, issue resolution, and cost controls.
• Partner with business leaders, operations, safety, security, real estate, procurement, finance, and other stakeholders to support site needs and business priorities.
• Drive space planning, occupancy management, office moves, workplace improvement projects, and facility utilization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, accessibility, building, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans for assigned facilities.
• Provide regular reporting on facility performance, budget adherence, project status, vendor metrics, risks, and improvement plans.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience. Typically has 9+ years of professional experience and 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience.
• 8+ years of progressive facilities management, building operations, maintenance, property operations, or related experience.
• Experience with vendor contracts, capital projects, repair and maintenance programs, or operating expenses.
• Experience with building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, building automation, or structural systems.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety, environmental, building code, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and facilities management, work order, or maintenance tracking systems.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 3+ years of people leadership, team supervision, or facilities vendor management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing facility budgets
• Facilities certification such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED, or similar credential.
• Experience leading facilities operations in distribution, healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, logistics, industrial, or multi-site environments.
• Experience managing large or complex facilities portfolios, including multiple sites, high-volume operations, or mission-critical environments.
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, cost control, capital planning, and vendor spend management.
• Experience leading sustainability, energy management, waste reduction, workplace optimization, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners, communicate with senior leaders, and translate operational issues into clear business recommendations.