Sr. Facilities Manager

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Job Description Summary

The Senior Facility Manager is responsible for managing a commercial/industrial facility, ensuring compliance with the client, local, state, and federal requirements while optimizing operational efficiency. This role oversees facility maintenance, capital projects, preventative maintenance programs, and manages a team of facility management professionals. The position serves as a subject matter expert for all facility-related matters and acts as the key liaison between operations teams, leadership, vendors, and property owners.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Management & Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned manufacturing facilities, ensuring a safe, productive, and professional work environment
• Manage all facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and security systems
• Comprehend, maintain and enhance the preventative maintenance program to minimize equipment failures and maximize operational efficiency
• Utilize CMMS to schedule, track, and manage work orders, ensuring timely maintenance and issue resolution
• Perform repair/replace analytics and decision-making for building infrastructure, production equipment, and mechanical systems
• Analyze maintenance outliers, determine root causes, and direct appropriate action
• Ensure proper servicing of machinery and equipment to prevent unplanned downtime

Budget & Resource Management

• Prepare, submit, and manage facility budgets aligned with organizational goals and objectives
• Track budget variances and ensure smooth recovery processes
• Manage and monitor capital budgets, R&M spend, and G&A expenditures
• Oversee the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for facility operations
• Support prompt collection of management fees and reimbursements from third-party tenants (if applicable)

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Identify, qualify, select, and develop national/regional vendors for repairs and scheduled maintenance programs
• Grow and manage relationships with outside vendors and contractors
• Negotiate contracts and ensure delivery of services as agreed upon
• Monitor vendor performance and manage warranty of equipment and work performed
• Act as the field contact for problem resolution with landlords or property managers

Project Management

• Plan, schedule, and execute all approved capital projects to completion on time, within scope, and on budget
• Lead and coordinate facility renovation projects with minimal disruption to production processes
• Maintain detailed project timelines, budget reports, and risk management strategies
• Support corporate roll-out projects and assist other departments with scope creation and execution

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with portfolio-wide initiatives and required local, state, and federal laws/regulations
• Develop and implement safety protocols for maintenance teams
• Partner with EH&S to maintain regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment

Team & Relationship Management

• Lead and develop a team of Facility Management professionals
• Build actionable and measurable career development plans for direct reports
• Participate in compensation planning process
• Maintain effective relationships with third-party owners (Landlords), ensuring contract compliance
• Partner with IT, HR, and other departments to support cross-functional needs
• Provide consistent communication to national/regional leadership on all projects

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Facility Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Advanced degree preferred
• Professional certifications such as CPM, RPA, or CSM highly desirable

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in facilities management, preferably in manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects