Facilities Supervisor

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Description

The Facilities Supervisor is accountable for the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of Forgent Power's Hanover, Maryland site, including the building envelope, infrastructure, and all supporting systems. This role leads facility capital and improvement projects from scoping through closeout, directs the engagement and performance of contractors and service providers, and owns the site's licensing, permitting, and regulatory compliance obligations under federal, State of Maryland, and county requirements.

The Facilities Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring facility infrastructure supports safe and efficient manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Operations to maintain production readiness, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and minimize facility-related disruptions that could impact safety, quality, delivery, or productivity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management & Construction

• Lead facility capital projects, renovations, build-outs, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades from concept, scope definition, and budgeting through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reporting; communicate progress, variances, and decisions to site leadership and stakeholders.
• Partner with architects, engineers, and design consultants to translate operational requirements into drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Oversee construction activity on site, including sequencing, site logistics, quality inspections, change-order review, and punch-list resolution, while minimizing disruption to production.
• Ensure construction work complies with the applicable building, fire, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and accessibility codes (e.g., IBC, NFPA, NEC, ADA) as adopted by the State of Maryland and the local jurisdiction.
• Manage project documentation, including permits, inspection records, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and commissioning reports.

Contractor Engagement & Vendor Management

• Source, prequalify, and select general contractors, trade contractors, and service vendors; verify licensure, insurance, bonding, and safety performance prior to engagement.
• Prepare scopes of work and RFPs, lead competitive bid processes, evaluate proposals, and recommend awards in partnership with Procurement.
• Negotiate and administer contracts and service agreements, including pricing, payment terms, warranties, and performance expectations.
• Manage contractor on-site activity, including safety orientation, permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, and working-at-heights controls, in coordination with EHS.
• Establish service-level expectations and KPIs; conduct regular performance reviews and address deficiencies with corrective action.
• Review and approve contractor invoices, change orders, and pay applications against contract terms and completed work.

Licensing, Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

• Own the site's regulatory compliance calendar for all facility-related permits, licenses, certifications, and inspections, ensuring timely renewals and zero lapses.
• Secure and maintain building, construction, occupancy, and trade permits through Anne Arundel County (or other applicable local jurisdiction) and coordinate all required inspections.
• Maintain compliance with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) and federal OSHA requirements as they relate to facility conditions, equipment, and contractor work.
• Coordinate with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and EHS on facility-related environmental permits and obligations, including air, stormwater, and waste handling as applicable.
• Ensure life safety and fire protection systems (sprinklers, alarms, suppression, extinguishers, emergency lighting, egress) are inspected, tested, and maintained per NFPA and fire marshal requirements.
• Maintain certificates and inspection records for regulated equipment, such as boilers, pressure vessels, elevators, cranes, and hoists.
• Verify that contractors performing licensed trade work hold current Maryland licensure (e.g., master electrician, HVACR, plumbing) and required local registrations.
• Prepare for and host regulatory, insurance, and customer audits; lead the resolution of findings.

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Ensure reliable operation of critical manufacturing infrastructure, including electrical distribution systems, compressed air systems, cranes and hoists, HVAC systems, and other facility assets supporting production.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and extend asset life; maintain accurate asset records in the CMMS.
• Lead facility emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, including response to utility outages, severe weather, and system failures.
• Manage space planning, moves, and workplace changes to support headcount growth and production layout changes.
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including utility tracking and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Partner with Operations to prioritize and rapidly resolve facility issues that impact safety, quality, delivery, or production output.
• Develop equipment and infrastructure reliability strategies that improve uptime and reduce unplanned disruptions to manufacturing activities.

Budget, Planning & Leadership

• Develop and manage the annual facilities operating budget and multi-year capital plan; track spend and report variances.
• Build business cases for capital investments, including cost estimates, ROI, and risk assessment.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable facilities team members and contracted resources, as applicable.
• Establish and report facility KPIs, such as work-order completion, PM compliance, project delivery against schedule and budget, and compliance status.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects focused on safety, reliability, capacity, energy efficiency, and cost reduction.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of technical training, relevant certifications, and progressive facilities leadership experience.
• 7+ years of facilities management experience, including at least 3 years leading capital or construction projects in a manufacturing, industrial, or commercial environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing general and trade contractors, including bidding, contract administration, and on-site safety oversight.
• Working knowledge of building, fire, and life safety codes, OSHA/MOSH requirements, and local permitting and inspection processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, budgets, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet); experience with a CMMS.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, MEP, and construction drawings and specifications.

Preferred

• Professional credential such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Experience with Maryland state and Anne Arundel County permitting processes and regulatory agencies.
• Experience supporting electrical equipment manufacturing or other heavy industrial operations, including high-voltage and test-lab infrastructure.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry certification.
• Experience with greenfield builds, site expansions, or brownfield renovations.