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Castelion · 2 days ago

Facilities Manager

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production, focusing on innovative manufacturing strategies. The Facilities Manager will oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of facilities, ensuring safe and efficient environments across various operational sites.

AerospaceGovernmentManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Nicholas Sparks

Responsibilities

Own all facilities operations across assigned sites, serving as the primary point of contact for facilities-related needs, issues, and improvements

Manage and prioritize work orders, ensuring timely resolution of maintenance, repair, and operational issues

Oversee building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, janitorial, security, fire protection, and office/industrial equipment

Source, manage, and hold accountable external vendors and service providers for quality, cost, and schedule

Develop and maintain preventative maintenance plans, service schedules, and facility documentation

Ensure facilities comply with applicable safety, health, environmental, and building regulations

Partner with EHS, operations, and leadership to support safety inspections, audits, and corrective actions

Lead space planning efforts, office and lab moves, furniture layouts, and site expansions

Manage facilities-related purchasing, inventory, and budget tracking

Support emergency preparedness planning and incident response (fire drills, power outages, equipment failures)

Drive continuous improvement in facilities processes, responsiveness, and reliability as the company scales

Support special projects related to new site buildouts, expansions, or production ramp

Qualification

Facilities managementBuilding systems knowledgeVendor managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyCMMS software experienceBias to actionCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

5+ years of experience in facilities management, building operations, or related roles

Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety)

Experience managing vendors, contracts, and service providers

Proven ability to operate independently with high ownership and accountability

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to support off-hours or weekend work during critical operations or emergencies

Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities

Bias to action, attention to detail, and commitment to building high-quality, reliable workspaces

Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CMMS or facilities management software preferred

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State