As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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Job Description

Waters Corporation is currently seeking a Facilities Manager who is a highly talented, motivated, and task-oriented individual to join the Facilities Management Team. The ideal candidate should have experience working in a manufacturing and laboratory facility as well as in-depth knowledge of building mechanical systems. Primary responsibilities include management and operation of assigned corporate owned or leased facilities to ensure efficient facility operations, resulting in a safer, comfortable and productive work environment. This includes management of onsite vendors, and contractors that make up maintenance team overseeing electrical, life safety, HVAC, plumbing maintenance, capital improvements, housekeeping, grounds maintenance while also providing project management for facilities related projects at Waters Corporation's Milpitas, CA and warehouse in San Jose.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the operation and maintenance of an assigned corporate-owned facility and property.  Ensures the proper maintenance and upkeep of all building systems including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, life safety, plumbing and structural systems.  Conducts periodic inspections to ensure services are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner and conforms to all appropriate local, state, and federal regulations.

• Manages the delivery of services to facilities and tenants through both contractors or in-house personnel. Soft services include but are not limited to janitorial, landscaping removal/recycling program, food services, etc. Interface with the Property Management Company to address common space and request from both sides to work through resolution or escalate.  Analyze productivity and cost to ensure maximum value to the business.  Conducts site inspections to ensure customer needs are met and employee and contractor performance is meeting the required standards.

• Define contract specifications and manage procurement process for all required contracted goods and services while coordinating with Contract Administrator or Procurement as needed and required.  Coordinate contract work schedules, work activities, and completion dates.  Ensure compliance with all contract terms and conditions.

• Prepares and monitors annual operating budgets for the facility.  Responsible for controlling operating expenses within budgetary guidelines and makes recommendations for cost effective reductions.  Identifies, defines, and reports on variances against planned expenditures. Manages and approves payments for all outside vendors.  

• Develop and implement sustainability initiatives at the facility to reduce energy consumption, water usage, and waste generation. Develops long term (3 to 5 years) capital improvement programs in collaboration with the finance, real estate, manufacturing, warehouse, security, EHS, lab managers, and FM Global.

• Coordinates site project activities for all facility related project work, including coordination of vendor schedules, participate in pre-construction and construction meetings with architects, engineers, customer representatives and contractor personnel, ensur