Facilities Operations & Controls Manager

Position Overview

SLAC’s Facilities and Operations Division manages one of the world’s premier science facilities on a 400+ acre Stanford site with 150+ structures for the Department of Energy.

Position Overview

This role serves as an operational leadership and coordination position within the Facilities Operations and Control (FOC). The role is responsible for managing and coordinating day-to-day FOC activities, ensuring consistent operational execution across all F&O systems and departmental interfaces. The position provides oversight of workflow management, implementation of procedural processes, development of new operational programs, and continuous improvement of existing institutional procedures.

A key function of this role is to enhance and optimize tools used to manage FOC activities, including CMMS platforms, operational dashboards, workflows, and communication systems. The position is accountable for evaluating current processes, identifying gaps, standardizing methodologies, and driving efficiency across FOC operations.

The role is also responsible for the training and development of FOC team members, including creation of training materials, documentation, onboarding content, and procedural guidance to ensure consistent and reliable performance across the team.

This position leads and coordinates operational stability projects for all F&O systems such as Building Management Systems (BMS), utilities, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and sitewide infrastructure—ensuring cross-department alignment, proper communication, and structured execution. This position reports directly to the Operations Director and plays a critical part in supporting organizational decision-making, operational readiness, and long-range process improvement.

SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park, CA.

• Day-to-day operational management and coordination of FOC activities, ensuring consistent execution and proper communication across F&O shops, Engineering, and site stakeholders. This includes oversight of daily tasking, workflow management, procedural adherence, and review of operational performance.
• Implementation, development, and improvement of operational processes and programs, including enhancement of CMMS tools, dashboards, workflow systems, templates, and performance-tracking tools. Conducts review of institutional procedures and introduces standardized documentation, SOPs, and training programs.
• Project coordination for operational stability initiatives across all F&O systems—mechanical, electrical, utilities, controls, and infrastructure. Supports training of team members, development of new operational programs, and ensures alignment with organizational priorities. Provides updates and escalations directly to the Operations Director.
• Clarify and resolve problems spanning multiple areas or technical fields and/or oversee or develop programs within assigned facilities.
• Manage and/or develop budget for area of responsibility, including staffing, maintenance, contracts, etc.
• Manage ongoing service contracts as applicable.
• Participate in department/unit strategic management, including making recommendations involving short-term planning for facility-type projects and for longer-range programs/projects; providing input into long-range financial, budgeting, and programmatic planning and development; providing input into the development of policies and procedures; interpret and manage policies and procedures for assigned area.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other appropriate technical area, or combination of technical education, training, and experience. Two or more years of experience managing facilities operations and maintenance staff in an environment with a variety of building types (administrative offices, classrooms, laboratories, residential & dining facilities, auditoriums, etc.).
• Knowledge of environmental and safety rules, regulations, and policies. Ability to conduct job site inspections to ensure compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively…