Senior Manager, Facilities

Senior Manager, Facilities Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the physical tenant infrastructure, operating and maintaining all utility systems, managing service providers, maintaining GMP and safety compliance, and serving as the liaison with the building landlord. Works closely with other departments to support the organization’s goals. Facility Operations & Maintenance Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of the facility, ensuring all systems (HVAC, chilled water, heating hot water, clean dry air, electrical distribution, emergency generator, uninterruptible power, RODI water, domestic water systems, etc.) function properly. Manage service provider relationships (cleaning, pest control, security, maintenance and technical support services), ensuring delivery of quality services and compliance with service agreements. Develop, implement and manage preventive maintenance and calibration programs to ensure GMP compliance. Collaborate with Facilities and Production Planning to schedule and coordinate repairs and maintenance activities for building systems and equipment. Maintain accurate record‑keeping for facility operations and equipment maintenance, including CMMS and logbooks. Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve system/equipment performance, malfunctions or failures. Track and report system/equipment downtime, failure trends and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Coordinate and execute onsite preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration and certification activities completed by service providers. Review and approve service provider documentation and complete closeout of tasks in the CMMS. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure the facility complies with all safety, environmental and regulatory requirements (OSHA, GMP, FDA, local building codes). Participate in regular inspections to identify and mitigate risks related to safety, health and environmental impacts. Budget Management Support development and management of the facility’s operational and maintenance budget, controlling costs related to maintenance, repairs and outside services. Project Management Plan and coordinate facility-related projects such as improvements or expansions. Manage projects related to the installation of new equipment. Work with other departments and external contractors and vendors to ensure successful project execution. Education Requirement Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent job experience. Experience Requirement 7–10 years of experience in facility operations and management in a GMP environment, preferably in cell therapy, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Skill Requirement Strong knowledge of building systems operations (HVAC, RODI, compressed air, domestic water, electrical), maintenance and calibration programs, GMP regulatory standards and safety requirements in the biopharmaceutical/cell therapy industry. Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Experience/proficiency with maintenance management software and systems. Excellent project and time‑management skills with the ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously. Budgeting experience. Problem‑solving and troubleshooting ability, and sound decision making. Working Conditions Position requires on‑site presence and regular work hours but may require on‑call availability and after‑hours presence for planned or unplanned work or emergency response. Salary & Benefits Annual salary range: $125,000 – $165,000, based on prior experience, education, location, internal equity and other factors. Full‑time employment includes pre‑IPO equity and annual bonus, competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, parental leave benefits and subsidized daily lunches and snacks at on‑site locations. Equal Opportunity Employer We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that celebrating our differences creates stronger, lasting solutions that better serve our team, patients and healthcare providers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orcabiosystems