Manager, Facilities

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The Manager, Facilities Alterations, Operations & Maintenance coordinates site operations by ensuring safe and reliable function of facilities and compliance with all relevant regulations. The Supervisor will also coordinate services for building automation controls, site utilities, mechanical and electrical systems repairs and replacements, refrigerant management, coordination of service agreements and contractors, support of modernization projects, and support of research department specialty systems and equipment.

• Assist in the development and execution of a compliant facilities alterations, operations, and maintenance program, focusing on critical facilities.
• Support the Manager in establishing strategic department goals, determining priorities, implementing plans, monitoring progress, and modifying plans as needed.
• Aid in general management activities such as recruiting, selecting, promoting, compensating, appraising, and terminating staff.
• Ensure work performed by the department is integrated with site operations and performed safely and effectively, including scheduling of outages and shut down work.
• Assist in overseeing an effective preventive maintenance program using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); monitor and record effectiveness of maintenance activities and direct personnel usage to ensure timely coverage of service tickets and shifts.
• Support the Manager in maintaining facility investment strategy through risk‑based planning.
• Interface with the Facilities Planning, Engineering, and Construction team for the coordination of facility improvements and capital investment planning.
• Support all aspects of Facilities operations and maintenance, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, building exteriors and grounds, roofs, roads, parking lots, walkways, etc., and may include alterations projects and project management of small cost capital improvement projects.

• Requires a high school diploma plus continuing education in a facilities related field and 10 years’ experience in facilities maintenance.
• Experience in facility related operations in a laboratory environment, including technical and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of project management, quality assurance, and environmental, safety and health policies and procedures.
• Experience and expertise in using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships within a matrixed organization.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule:
  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:
  You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in‑office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in‑office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge:
  You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness:
  Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together:
  Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future:
  Build financial stability with an industry‑leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education:
  Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects.
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery.
• Partner with world‑class experts in a collaborative environment.
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders.
• Give back to and improve our…