Facilities Project Manager

With distribution centers nationwide, McNICHOLS is the leading and trusted supplier of metal products including perforated, grating, mesh, expanded, and designer metals. Our products are used in applications all around you, helping to shape architectural designs, entertainment venues, and more. Family‑founded and customer obsessed, we have a purpose‑driven team inspired to support our customers in building America. Facilities Manager This position is responsible for the strategic and day‑to‑day management of facilities operations across McNICHOLS 20 locations nationwide. The role ensures all facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manner while supporting business growth through expansion, renovation, and capital improvement projects. The Facilities Manager serves as the subject matter expert for equipment, building systems, maintenance programs, vendor management, and technical facility operations. Responsibilities Oversee facilities management requests and vendor relationships across 20 locations, with the support of an administrative team. Serve as the technical resource for facility‑related decisions to support routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities. Identify opportunities to improve reliability, safety, and compliance with company standards or regulatory requirements. Provide guidance and technical support for projects involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, fire protection, security systems, lighting, dock equipment and production machinery. Maintain facility drawings, floor plans, and equipment documentation. Lead facility expansion, renovation, relocation, and construction projects from concept through completion. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contractor specifications. Develop and maintain relationships with national and local service providers by negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and reviewing cost to achieve optimal value. Serve a key member of the Safety Committee and directly oversee safety equipment, corrective actions, and projects to maintain a safe working environment. Manage facilities budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings. Partner with senior leaders to establish and maintain emergency response procedures and business continuity plans related to facility operations. Qualifications 5+ years of facilities management experience in multi‑site industrial, warehouse, or commercial facilities. Proven experience leading facility expansion, renovation, or construction projects. Strong vendor and contractor management experience. Experience managing capital and operating budgets. Strong understanding of warehouse equipment and building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and security systems. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience with facility management software. Knowledge of OSHA regulations, building codes, and facility compliance requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools. Ability to travel frequently between locations and serve as a hands‑on technical resource as needed. Benefits At McNICHOLS we reward our team with quarterly incentives, great health and wellness benefits, generous 401k matching, 15 days of PTO, as well as 100% company paid life insurance, disability, wellness, and financial health benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr