Senior Facilities Manager

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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