Facilities Operations Manager

Firestorm Labs is seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Facilities Operations Manager to oversee our corporate headquarters and advanced defense drone mass-production environment. This dual-focus role is responsible for ensuring peak operational uptime of building infrastructure while rigorously enforcing OSHA compliance, workplace health and safety protocols, and defense-grade physical security controls. The ideal candidate will blend corporate workplace service excellence with the structural discipline required on an active, heavily regulated hardware manufacturing floor.

• Facility & Infrastructure Management:
  Direct daily maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural upkeep for both the corporate office and drone mass-production assembly spaces.
• OSHA & Workplace Safety Compliance:
  Serve as the primary Health & Safety officer; manage, document, and audit all OSHA compliance logs, hazard communication standards, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
• Production Support:
  Ensure utility infrastructure (compressed air, specialized electrical drops, and layout requirements) fully supports high-volume manufacturing machinery and drone hardware testing.
• Vendor & Contract Management:
  Negotiate and oversee service contracts with HVAC technicians, janitorial staff, waste disposal handlers, and third-party facility engineers.
• Emergency Preparedness & Security:
  Design and execute emergency evacuation plans, fire life-safety systems testing, and manage physical access controls consistent with a defense-contracting workspace.
• Budget & Asset Tracking:
  Formulate and track operational budgets, capital expenditures (Cap Ex) for facility improvements, and keep complete inventory records for capital assets.
• Perform other duties as directed

• Bachelors degree in Facility Management, Business Administration, Engineering field or other related field. In lieu of a degree 10 years of progressive experience is required in the related field.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• 5+ years of facilities management experience (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
• 2+ years directly supporting a hardware manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial production environment.
• Current or previous experience managing a team of facilities personnel
• Have an active OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification at hire
• Experience with Vendor Management:
  
  -Hire, negotiate contracts with, and oversee external contractors, service providers, and suppliers for cleaning, security, and specialized maintenance
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), preventative maintenance, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software systems and interpreting blueprint/CAD mechanical layouts.
• Experience with Space Planning-Oversee office relocations, workspacereconfigurations, seating arrangements, and general inventory of physical assets
• Experience with Budgeting & Finance-Creat e and track operational and capital budgets, manage utility spending, and approve repair or equipment costs

• Familiar with ITAR and physical security protocols for defense contractors
• Experience with multi-state expansions and regulations
• Experience with green building sustainability-LEED, WELL, or ENERGY STAR certifications to minimize environmental impact.
• Experience with IoT & Smart Building Integration-Understanding internet-connected sensors, automated HVAC controls, and smart security systems.
• Experience with Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)-Financial forecasting skills to determine whether to repair or replace costly equipment based on long-term value rather than short-term fixes.
• Experience with Crisis Response Planning-Advanced safety training beyond basic OSHA compliance, including business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.

Firestorm is a California-headquartered defense-tech company building expeditionary advanced manufacturing systems (xCell), Group 1-3 modular Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (Tempest), and Group 1 quad copter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (Squall, produced via the xCell manufacturing platform). We are 150 employees, Series B, and growing the Mission Success function from the ground up to deliver white-glove fielding, sustainment, and customer success for the operators who decide vendor credibility in the first 72 hours of operational use.

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