Hermeus · 7 hours ago
Senior Facilities Manager
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $163K/yr
10+ years expHermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the design, build, and test of hypersonic aircraft. The Senior Facilities Manager will oversee the manufacturing and engineering support, ensuring safety and optimization of the facility while collaborating with various teams to support advanced aerospace research and manufacturing.
AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Strategic Facilities Leadership - Develop and execute a multi-year facilities strategy aligned with company growth objectives, operational needs, and aerospace industry requirements. Translate executive vision into actionable infrastructure projects, balancing innovation with cost control and operational reliability
Facilities Planning & Design - Partner with architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to design aerospace engineering and manufacturing spaces that meet safety, efficiency, and workflow standards. Ensure that layouts maximize productivity, enable safe handling of aerospace components, and allow for future scalability
Construction & Capital Projects - Provide executive-level oversight of multi-million-dollar construction and retrofit projects, ensuring delivery of aerospace-compliant facilities. Lead contractor prequalification, competitive bid evaluations, and executive reporting on project performance. Manage construction with an emphasis on mission-critical timelines, aligning facility readiness with aircraft program delivery schedules. Ensure projects meet stringent aerospace, defense, and government facility standards
Equipment & Infrastructure Management - Implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs to ensure maximum up-time for critical systems. Manage utilities infrastructure (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, process gases, plumbing) to ensure operational stability and cost efficiency
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, AS9100, ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Lead regular facility inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations. Partner with EH&S to develop robust emergency response and business continuity plans for facility disruptions or critical incidents
Operational Optimization - Lead space layout and utilization and workflow optimization initiatives, ensuring efficient assembly, material movement, and test operations. Lead sustainability initiatives, including waste diversion, recycling, energy optimization, and environmentally responsible design
Vendor & Contract Management - Negotiate, manage, and monitor vendor agreements for maintenance, construction, and technical services. Establish performance metrics to ensure vendor accountability and high service quality
Leadership & Team Development - Lead and mentor the facilities team, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, customer communications, and problem-solving. Promote cross-functional teamwork between facilities and all resident Atlanta Hermeus teams
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience with aircraft and aerospace manufacturing
10+ years of progressive facilities management experience in aerospace, defense, or similar industry
BS in construction management, engineering or associated discipline highly desired
Proven track record managing capital projects, complex facilities operations, and multidisciplinary teams
In-depth knowledge of building systems, construction methods, and aerospace manufacturing infrastructure requirements
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, environmental standards, and industry-specific certifications
Skilled in project management software, CAD tools, and modern facility management systems
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
Incredible communications skills
Ability to operate in a high-urgency, high-precision environment
Ability to lift and carry materials as needed for facility operations
Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and around aerospace equipment
Physical dexterity for using tools and safety gear
Onsite presence required at the Atlanta-based facilities; occasional travel to other Hermeus locations may be necessary
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a 'U.S. person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing
Benefits
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Hermeus
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$215.96MKey Investors
Sam AltmanUnited States Air ForceNASA
2025-07-30Series B
2024-07-02Series B· $39.96M
2022-03-10Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
AJ Piplica
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Case
Founder & Chief Technologist
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