Senior Facilities Supervisor

About the role

The Senior Facilities Supervisor is a critical role at Varda that directly impacts the foundation of our operations. You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations and maintenance of two facilities — including a production and integration campus exceeding 200,000 square feet — that house the vehicles, equipment, and specialized environments enabling the future of in-space manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Operations & Leadership
  • Lead all facilities operations across two buildings (200,000+ sq ft combined), including janitorial, landscaping, HVAC, MEP systems, fire suppression, industrial gas, and general maintenance, ensuring zero unplanned interruptions to production and engineering operations
  • Manage and develop a team of facilities technicians, electricians, and maintenance staff, including hiring, performance management, scheduling, and training
  • Serve as the primary point of escalation for all facility-related issues across both sites; oversee on-call and after-hours emergency response protocols
  • Maintain a visible presence across both facilities; conduct regular walkthroughs to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and opportunities for improvement
• Maintenance Programs & Systems
  • Administer and continuously improve a preventive and predictive maintenance program for all building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, cryogenic fluid and industrial gas systems, electrical infrastructure, and building automation systems (BAS/BMS)
  • Manage and optimize a work ticketing system (CMMS) to ensure correct staff assignment, response time adherence, and accurate documentation of all maintenance activities
  • Oversee routine inspections of interior and exterior building systems, roofing, flooring, installed fixtures, lighting, and safety equipment; ensure timely resolution and documentation
  • Partner with EHS to maintain compliance with all OSHA, local, state, and federal building and safety codes; lead facilities-related safety training programs
• Vendor & Contractor Management
  • Sources, negotiates, and manages third-party service providers for janitorial, landscaping, mechanical, electrical, security, pest control, and specialty trade services; holds vendors to contractual performance standards and SLAs
  • Provides direct project management oversight of subcontractors executing facility improvement projects, tenant improvements, and capital builds
  • Maintains competitive bidding processes to ensure cost efficiency while preserving service quality
• Capital Projects & Strategic Planning
  • Pairs with Facilities leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop, plan, and execute site improvement and capital projects aligned with Varda's production growth roadmap
  • Develops and manages the annual facilities operations budget; tracks spend, identifies savings opportunities, and provides regular reporting to leadership
  • Identifies and proposes infrastructure upgrades that support Varda's scaling operations, including cleanroom expansion, lab buildouts, and production floor modifications
  • Manages space planning, office buildouts, moves, and reconfiguration projects in coordination with People and Engineering teams

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in commercial, industrial, or advanced manufacturing facilities management
• Proven track record managing multi-building portfolios, including at least one facility exceeding 150,000 sq ft
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or people management role overseeing multi-trade facilities teams
• Deep working knowledge of HVAC, MEP systems, fire suppression, industrial gas, electrical distribution, and building automation systems
• Experience administering and optimizing CMMS platforms (e.g., Fiix, UpKeep, IBM Maximo, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor contracts, third-party service providers, and capital project subcontractors
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NEC, and local/state building codes and permitting requirements
• S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by ITAR (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))