Vice President, Global Facilities

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At CesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

The Vice President Global Facilities is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of CesiumAstros global facilities and real estate this role you will oversee the full lifecycle of company sites from site identification and acquisition through lease negotiation buildout occupancy maintenance expansion relocation and disposition.

This position will develop and execute a global facilities and real estate strategy aligned with CesiumAstros growth manufacturing engineering R&D customer and operational requirements. This includes oversight of company-owned and leased properties real estate transactions leases and contracts property maintenance capital projects site selection and long-range footprint planning.

The Vice President Global Facilities serves as the senior facilities and real estate advisor to executive leadership and partners closely with Finance Legal HR EHS Security Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain and Operations to ensure CesiumAstro has the right facilities infrastructure and capacity to support current and future growth.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a global facilities and real estate strategy aligned with business growth manufacturing capacity workforce needs and long-term company objectives.
• Own the strategic planning and optimization of CesiumAstros global real estate portfolio including leased and owned properties.
• Develop long-range plans for facility capacity expansion consolidation relocation acquisition and disposition.
• Advise executive leadership on real estate strategy facility investments risks alternatives and business implications.
• Lead identification evaluation due diligence and selection of new domestic and international sites.
• Establish site-selection criteria based on business requirements workforce availability infrastructure cost security regulatory environment and long-term scalability.
• Lead or support negotiations for leases renewals expansions amendments property purchases land acquisitions easements development agreements and other real estate transactions.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to structure agreements and manage financial contractual and business risk.
• Manage relationships with brokers landlords developers municipalities economic development organizations and other real estate partners.
• Oversee the operation maintenance safety reliability and functionality of all company-owned and leased facilities.
• Establish global standards for preventive maintenance building systems utilities property services facility operations and emergency response.
• Oversee property managers contractors maintenance providers and other facilities vendors.
• Ensure facilities meet applicable building environmental safety security and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain appropriate records for leases contracts permits inspections warranties and property assets.
• Lead strategic planning and execution of major facility expansions renovations relocations infrastructure improvements and new-site development.
• Partner with Engineering Manufacturing EHS Security IT and other stakeholders to define facility requirements and deliver projects.
• Oversee major projects from concept and business case development through design construction commissioning and occupancy.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope schedule quality and budget.
• Develop and manage the global facilities and real estate operating and capital budgets.
• Partner with Finance on long-range capital planning financial modeling occupancy costs and real estate investment decisions.
• Monitor leases contracts renewal dates financial obligations operating expenses and facility utilization.
• Evaluate lease-versus-own expansion-versus-relocation and other strategic alternatives to optimize the companys real estate portfolio.
• Negotiate vendor and service agreements and establish appropriate performance and cost-management standards.
• Build and lead a scalable global facilities organization appropriate for CesiumAstros growth.
• Serve as the companys senior subject-matter expert for facilities and corporate real estate.
• Establish policies governance processes and performance metrics for global facilities management.
• Partner across Finance Legal HR EHS Security Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain and Operations to ensure facilities support business priorities.
• Develop strong relationships with external landlords developers brokers contractors consultants and government entities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Business Real Estate Facilities Management Construction Management Engineering Finance or related field required with 20 years of progressively responsible experience in corporate real estate facilities property management construction or related disciplines.
• Significant experience managing geographically dispersed facilities and real estate portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial leases and real estate agreements.
• Experience with property acquisition land transactions site selection facility development or major capital projects.
• Experience building or scaling facilities organizations in a high-growth environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing aerospace engineering technology or other technically complex environments strongly preferred.
• International facilities and real estate experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite
• ERP and financial systems
• Facilities / CMMS platforms
• Lease and real estate management systems; Contract management systems
• Building / property management systems
• Financial modeling and budgeting applications

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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