Technical Facilities Manager

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Build Fikst, LLC (Fikst), a Re:

Build Manufacturing, LLC (Re:

Build) company is a growing product design and engineering consulting firm located in Wilmington, MA. We work with pioneering clients to develop their technology, design their products, and bring those products to production. Fikst's areas of expertise include biomedical instruments and consumables, microfluidics, specialty plastic design, optics, industrial automation, and design for manufacturing. We have extensive in‑house laboratory and rapid prototyping capability including CNCs, 3D printers and laser cutters, all of which helps facilitate our ability to prototype and innovate fast.

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Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:

Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast‑paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

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Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of U.S. manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complementary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build‑to‑print and by‑the‑hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products.

Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

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Build Fikst is seeking a highly motivated and resourceful Technical Facilities Manager to oversee the daily operations and strategic planning of our facilities. This critical role requires a blend of hands‑on technical expertise, proactive problem‑solving, and strategic foresight to ensure our physical infrastructure supports our rapid growth and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable tackling immediate challenges, such as unexpected equipment failures, and developing comprehensive plans for future space utilization and facility enhancements.

• Develop and implement short, medium, and long‑term facility plans to accommodate company growth, including space planning, office reorganization, and expansion projects.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand their current and future space and infrastructure needs.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities for facility improvements, energy efficiency, and cost savings.
• Manage facility‑related projects from conception to completion, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor oversight.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs for all critical facility systems and equipment.
• Research and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance facility efficiency and employee comfort.
• Prepare and manage the annual facilities budget, tracking expenditures and identifying areas for optimization.
• Develop and implement emergency preparedness and business continuity plans for the facility.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure service level agreements are met.

• Manage and prioritize daily facility maintenance requests, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Perform routine inspections of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to identify and address issues…