Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager - Pleasanton, CA - Advanced Technology We are looking for a Facilities Manager to take ownership of a growing Pleasanton, CA site supporting advanced microfabrication environments. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who has experience establishing and scaling technical facilities, including taking a site from an initial build phase through to fully operational status. You will have significant ownership across infrastructure, facilities operations, safety, compliance, contractors and future expansion. The role: Leading the development and ongoing operation of the Pleasanton facility Planning and delivering facility buildouts, lab spaces, cleanrooms and infrastructure upgrades Managing cleanroom environments and the associated building systems and utilities Overseeing electrical, HVAC, cooling, gases, backup power and other critical infrastructure Working closely with engineering and EHS teams to maintain safe, compliant working environments Managing construction partners, contractors, service providers and equipment vendors Supporting equipment installation, commissioning and changes to the facility as programs develop Owning facilities budgets, capital projects and long-term site planning Maintaining strong standards around safety, reliability, compliance and operational readiness Experience Needed: 12+ years of experience in facilities, plant engineering or technical facility management A track record of building and managing facilities from the ground up Strong experience with cleanroom design, setup and operations Experience managing complex technical facilities with demanding infrastructure requirements Proven ownership of major facility projects, installations or expansions Strong understanding of safety, regulatory and permitting requirements Experience managing budgets, contractors, vendors and service agreements A bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities or a related discipline, or equivalent experience Experience within defense, aerospace, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing or R&D environments would be particularly relevant. Applicants must be a U.S Person as defined by applicable ITAR/EAR regulations. If you have built technical facilities from the ground up, know how to run cleanroom environments, and enjoy being close to the engineering and operational side of a growing technology business, I would be keen to speak. #J-18808-Ljbffr