FACILITY MANAGER (Covington)

JOB EMPHASIS AND PURPOSE

The Facilities Manager ensures A&P's physical environment, building systems, and external facility support resources are safe, reliable, organized, and cost-effective. This role provides the structure that allows Facilities work to happen efficiently — the right priorities, the right vendors, the right timing, and clear accountability. The Facilities Manager reduces operational risk, unplanned disruptions, and surprises by bringing discipline to facility condition, infrastructure, contractor management, and planning.

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilities Management

Own the condition, safety, and functionality of A&P facilitiesLead the Facilities team and set clear expectations for daily, weekly, and project workEnsure facilities work supports production, safety, and quality requirementsIdentify and prioritize facility-related risks and improvement opportunitiesMaintain overall awareness of building condition and developing facility needs

Utilities & Infrastructure

Oversee facility utilities and infrastructure, including electrical service, natural gas, water, sewer, compressed air, heating, ventilation, cooling, and related building systemsMonitor utility usage, costs, and unusual changes that may indicate system or operating issuesCoordinate facility infrastructure shutdowns with Production and MaintenanceIdentify infrastructure capacity concerns and support planning for future business needsEnsure critical facility systems are maintained in a reliable and serviceable condition

Third-Party Contractor Management

Select, coordinate, and manage third-party contractors and facility service providersEnsure contractors:

• Understand scope, expectations, and safety requirements

• Perform work on time, on budget, and to standard

Hold contractors accountable for quality, cost, and responsivenessMaintain effective relationships with key facility vendors and service providersReduce reliance on outside contractors where internal capability makes sense

Facility Repairs & Improvement Projects

Prioritize and coordinate building repairs, facility improvements, and infrastructure upgradesDevelop clear scopes of work for significant facility repairs and improvement projectsObtain and compare quotations for facility-related projects and servicesCoordinate contractor access, installation activities, and project execution around operational requirementsSupport facility requirements for equipment installations, including utilities, electrical, mechanical, rigging access, and building modificationsTrack facility project status, spending, risks, and completion

Facilities Team Leadership

Establish daily and weekly priorities for Facilities personnelAssign work and monitor completion against expectationsCoach employees on safety, quality, workmanship, and accountabilityDevelop skills and greater ownership within the Facilities teamBalance reactive work against preventive, recurring, and improvement work

Safety & Compliance Support

Support the Safety function with facility-related compliance requirementsCorrect unsafe building or facility-system conditions in a timely mannerParticipate in investigations when facilities, utilities, or building systems are involvedCoordinate contractors required to complete facility-related corrective actionsEnsure facility systems and required documentation remain inspection-readyTrack recurring regulatory inspections, service requirements, and facility-related renewalsEscalate significant facility and infrastructure risks

Budget & Cost Control

Develop and manage facility-related budgetsTrack and influence facility, utility, contractor, and service spendingReview facility-related invoices and investigate discrepanciesEnsure facility spending decisions balance cost, reliability, risk, and business needIdentify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and improve vendor performanceProvide facility information needed for budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning

Planning, Scheduling & Coordination

Maintain recurring schedules for facility inspections, preventive activities, service contracts, and seasonal requirementsCoordinate facility work around production and business requirementsEnsure significant facility work has a clear scope, owner, schedule, and required resources before work beginsMaintain an active list of facility projects, priorities, risks, and follow-up actionsPartner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Safety when facility conditions or infrastructure affect their work

Metrics & Accountability

Establish and track key metrics, including:

• Facilities work completion and backlog

• Facility project status and spending

• Contractor performance (cost, quality, responsiveness)

• Utility usage and cost trends

• Recurring inspection and service completion

Use metrics to:

• Identify problems early

• Improve planning and execution

• Reduce reactive work

• Improve facility reliability and accountability

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education / Experience

High School diploma or GED.Associate or bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, business, or a related field preferred.5+ years of experience in facilities management, plant engineering, or a related field, including experience managing budgets and third-party contractors.Experience overseeing building systems and utilities (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water/sewer) preferred.

Skills / Specialized Knowledge / AbilitiesKnowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, etc.Ability to prioritize a wide range of facility needs, make quick decisions, and respond to urgent issues.Strong vendor and contractor management skills, with a professional & confident demeanor.Ability to relate & work with all levels of management, contractors, and vendors.Ability to enforce, relay, and follow company standards.Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to remain calm and in control during a crisis.Strong organizational and project management skills; advanced attention to detail.Working knowledge of building systems, mechanical & pneumatic systems, and building structures.Teamwork, face-to-face communication, dependable. WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Hours / Environment

Standard business hours with flexibility to respond to facility emergencies as needed. Work is performed both in a plant/facility environment and an office setting; includes time on rooftops, mechanical rooms, and around active construction/contractor work. 

Travel

Minimal 

Physical and Mental Demands

Ability to stand & work on concrete for extended periods of time.Ability to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time. Ability to work at a computer terminal for long periods of time.Ability to squat, bend at waste, kneel, etc.Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in repairing machines.Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds on occasion, using proper lifting techniques & processes. xhyhwjd Ability to compare, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret, etc.Ability to speak & hear employees in problematic situations (loud environments).May require the ability to work at heights exceeding 50