Manager, Facilities

MANAGER, FACILITIES

The Facilities Manager is responsible for keeping mechanical systems in operational working order for all assets throughout multiple SpaceX sites. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a diverse team of technicians dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers
• Manage scheduling and forecasting, career development, extreme ownership of total execution, building safety and reliability controls into our operations
• Work directly with sites leadership to plan, resource, and execute projects based off manifest needs and requests of the operation to bolster process and efficiency improvements
• Review work instructions and executed work to improve the overall process of the work center and the individual execution of the team
• Conduct continuous assessment of resource needs, including responsibility for support projects and life cycle operational costs
• Oversee contractors for work on site related to the facilities infrastructure maintenance including all mechanical, HVAC, electrical, building control systems and water systems to ensure vendors meet corporate standards and deliver promised services and materials
• Manage overall preventative maintenance at all sites, help develop priorities and strategies for large repair/replacement
• Track and communicate key performance indicators, such as safety metrics, quality metrics, labor trends, and operating expenses to the team and executive leadership
• Provide on-call 24/7 support for any facility related troubleshooting or emergency repairs 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience working in a technical and hands-on capacity in construction, facility maintenance, or HVAC systems and controls 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering 
• Knowledge and understanding of building management, automated facilities monitoring systems and processes including HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, telecommunications infrastructure, fire suppression systems, generators and other facility requirements
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex problems to a wide variety of audiences
• Strong work ethic and drive for constant improvement balanced with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Oversee projects on time, deal with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and work with a diverse array of contacts 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is based in Austin, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
• Must be available to travel to other sites as needed
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required