Facility Manager

Amentum is seeking a Facility Manager for our Operations & Maintenance team in Des Moines, IA.

• Typical work hours are Monday - Friday, hours may vary based on business demand.

The Facility Manager is fully responsible for the overall operation of facility and production maintenance infrastructures.

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, continuously monitoring safe work practices within the maintenance team and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Serve as the primary focal point for production personnel for any maintenance related work on site.
• Accountable for productivity, efficiency, and quality of facilities maintenance work.
• Responsible for succession planning for the maintenance team.
• Coordinate efforts of surge maintenance support on site.
• Ensure all team members have appropriate training and experience to perform their assigned work.
• Solicit proposals and coordinate work out of scope Facilities Maintenance vendors (e.g., elevator contractor, floor repair, roofers, etc.).
• Maintain working knowledge in areas including rigging and millwright, hydraulics, compressed air systems, plumbing, machining, welding and fabrication, carpentry, HVAC, electrical and electrical distribution, electronics, PLC’s, building and fire alarm systems, etc., to direct the work of others.
• Perform routine maintenance as part of daily responsibilities.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of maintenance shop and spare parts inventory.

Leverage leadership and organizational management skills to ensure the success of business expansion. Manage operations and complete tasks to the satisfaction of each client, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements.

• Develop, present, and manage compliance to key performance indicators.
• Directly responsible for P&L and budgeting.
• Interact with clients to manage relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Invest in team-building to create and develop a cohesive team.
• Lead multi-skilled employee development, including development and training plans for technical personnel.
• Research and formulate related policies and procedures to ensure all associated administrative procedures are current and audit ready.
• Coordinate and monitor the purchase and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

• Oversee day-to-day production maintenance operations and maintenance of client’s buildings, facilities, and equipment, focusing on keeping all equipment in an operating and functional condition by directing a workforce of technical and non-technical employees.
• Influence, develop, and control budget, costs, staff, and vendors by planning, scheduling, implementing processes, and drafting procedures.
• Utilize strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and creative thinking to introduce and manage change for continuous improvement.
• Initiate and communicate a variety of personnel actions; e.g., employment, termination, performance and salary reviews, disciplinary actions, scheduling, and/or approving overtime.
• Establish and maintain effective two‑way communications to understand the needs and concerns of employees; communicate employee attitudes and expectations to higher management; properly manage employee personal information.
• Identify and maintain accountability for company assets within assigned area and ensure employees understand their obligation to protect company assets.
• Demonstrate leadership by example and show integrity and candor in all actions.
• Work proactively to identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze these issues using appropriate resources, and develop and implement optimum alternatives.
• Develop and recommend long‑range goals and short‑range objectives as well as plans and practices to produce optimum results. Direct day-to-day operations to attain established goals and objectives. Monitor performance against approved plans.
• Clearly understand Amentum scope of work and contract requirements for the area of responsibility.
• Support Amentum management as the designated Amentum agent for all discussions and negotiations with customers.
• Support or conduct formal presentations to clients and/or…