Senior Multi-site Facilities Manager - Park, IL

Senior Multi‑site Facilities Manager – Loves Park, IL

Danfoss

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The Impact You’ll Make

Danfoss is looking for a Senior Multi‑site Facilities Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations and development projects across our Midwest sites. Based in Loves Park, Illinois, this role will oversee two additional facilities: one in Freeport, IL and the third in Milwaukee, WI. The chosen candidate will ensure smooth operation and be proactive, from construction and remodeling to energy savings, safety, and day‑to‑day maintenance, driving workplaces that are safe, efficient, and future‑ready.

What You’ll Be Doing

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Services real estate team and local business leaders to deliver projects in construction, remodeling, energy efficiency, security, branding, and office footprint strategy.
• Manage day‑to‑day facility operations at Loves Park, Freeport, and Milwaukee sites.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and engineering firms to ensure timely and cost‑effective completion of facility projects and repairs.
• Collaborate with Finance and Procurement to manage purchase orders, budgets, and cost controls for both expense and capital projects.
• Oversee and monitor building systems using BMS (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, security) to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Develop project schedules, track progress, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide clear communication of project status, risks, and resource needs to stakeholders.
• Conduct and support facility audits and compliance initiatives, including environmental, safety, and ESG programs.
• Travel to Freeport and Milwaukee sites as needed to resolve issues, oversee projects, and manage day‑to‑day/week‑to‑week operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• 8–10 years of experience in facilities management, construction, or project management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, building drawings, and schematic diagrams.
• Solid cross‑functional knowledge of building systems, operations, finance, and procurement.
• Proven track record of executing projects with urgency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Strong communication, decision‑making, and interpersonal skills; thrives in a matrixed team environment.

What You’ll Get From Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision‑making. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement listed—we are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State‑of‑the‑art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off‑ and on‑highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, and district‑energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933.

Danfoss is family‑owned, employing more than 39,360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.