Facilities Senior Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Facilities Engineering Manager will build and lead an in-house facilities engineering program, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation of all building systems and manufacturing support infrastructure. This hands-on leader will drive preventive maintenance, capital planning, operational excellence, and team development while aligning facilities strategy with company goals.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Team Management

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing facilities engineering team
• Supervise managers, technical staff, and vendors; set clear KPIs and service standards
• Align team priorities with business objectives and production needs
• Build relationships and work closely with all teams onsite to hit deliverables
• Know when to lead from the frontlines, be a servant-leader, and when to hand off to your team
• Drive continuous improvement

Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee operation, maintenance, testing and repair of mechanical/HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, and manufacturing-related systems, keeping all records up to date
• Operate BMS/CMMS for building systems, work orders, asset tracking, preventative maintenance and performance data
• Respond to and lead resolution of critical incidents 24/7 (power failures, leaks, equipment breakdowns, etc.)
• Ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance (OSHA, local/state/federal codes)
• Respond to environmental reports (IAQ, humidity, temperature, etc.); engage specialists as necessary
• Build relationships with the landlord and property management, securing their approval for projects when necessary
• Manage waste, recycling, and destruction programs, including turning waste into rebates
• Maintain drawing sets and ensure they’re kept up to date with all changes

Program & Project Management

• Build and maintain a comprehensive facilities engineering program focused on uptime and continuous improvement
• Manage capital projects, construction, and building modifications working closely with the project management team
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Oversee vendor contracts, bidding processes, insurance/warranty claims, and utility management
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations
• Purchase parts and tools, manage inventory, including critical spares
• Track and report on service level agreements and key performance indicators 
• Maintain periodic inspection schedule, close out action items, and send out reports

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required
• Must have HVAC and/or electrical licenses/certifications
• 15+ years of facilities engineering experience, including hands-on technical work
• Experience managing in-house teams and third-party vendors in industrial or commercial environments

Knowledge Skills and ABILITIES:

• Strong technical expertise and demonstrated ability in industrial facility systems and equipment
• Extensive training and focus on safe work practices
• Proven leadership, budgeting, teamwork, program and project management skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documentation, run calculations
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Proficiency in MS Office, CAD software, CMMS/BMS, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work indoors/outdoors over varied terrain and in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces
• Lead and participate in after-hours and on-call support
• Perform physically demanding tasks and safely use required PPE
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Perform physically demanding tasks and safely use required PPE
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

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