Senior Facilities Manager

Are you a strategic leader with a strong engineering background ready to oversee facility infrastructure and capital projects?

About The Role

Our client, a global leader in food safety, animal well-being, and genomics, is seeking a highly technical Senior Facilities Manager. This role is essential for maximizing structural reliability, optimizing energy efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance across their site portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct operations, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of building systems, including HVAC, central plants, electrical distribution, PLCs, and fire suppression systems.
• Utilize data analytics and building automation software to evaluate equipment performance and implement corrective measures.
• Design and lead sustainability initiatives, carbon footprint reductions, and energy-conservation programs.
• Oversee facility modifications, structural renovations, and equipment installations from design to commissioning.
• Author technical RFPs, review engineering drawings, estimate costs, and negotiate vendor contracts.
• Track project schedules and resource allocations using modern project management methodologies.
• Establish predictive and preventative maintenance programs utilizing a centralized maintenance management system.
• Implement operating procedures, root cause analysis, and emergency response planning for asset downtime.
• Manage facility operational and capital expenditure budgets, producing variance analysis reports.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, OSHA standards, EPA mandates, and ASHRAE regulations.
• Coordinate with insurance providers and inspectors to maintain site safety documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in facility operations, corporate engineering, or infrastructure project management.
• Proven track record of supervising multi-building operations and leading cross-functional technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Deep understanding of building blueprints, schematic diagrams, CAD tools, and advanced automation infrastructure.
• Preferred certifications: Professional Engineer license, Certified Facility Manager credential, or Project Management Professional designation.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

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