Boden Talent · 23 hours ago
Critical Facilities Director
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
7+ years expBoden Talent is partnering with a client to appoint an experienced Critical Facilities Director to lead the operational oversight of a mission-critical Research & Development laboratory portfolio. The role focuses on ensuring the reliability and safety of critical Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems while managing vendor activities and compliance with regulations.
Hiring Manager
Josh Greatrix
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight of all preventative and corrective maintenance activities carried out by specialist vendors on critical laboratory support systems
Develop, review, and approve all Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for work on critical systems to ensure risk is minimised
Own and manage the site’s change management control process for planned maintenance, ensuring effective scheduling and communication to reduce operational impact
Oversee contractor activities within the facility, ensuring full understanding of critical building functions and adherence to safety and operational standards
Act as the subject matter expert for the laboratory’s critical MEP infrastructure, with a clear understanding of system interdependencies and operational risk
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of system capacity, load, and redundancy to support continuous laboratory operations
Ensure 24/7 reliability and performance of all building systems supporting the labs, including HVAC (AHUs, CRACs, chillers), electrical systems (UPS, PDUs, generators), and plumbing and water systems (RODI, process cooling, sump pumps)
Develop, implement, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical facility operations
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for all facility-related incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Ensure all laboratory utility infrastructure complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for maintenance activities, engineering logs, MOPs, and system performance data
Prepare and present regular reports on system performance, vendor activity, incidents, and key performance indicators to senior leadership
Support the development and management of both operational and capital budgets for the laboratory facilities portfolio
Contribute to capacity planning and provide technical input for infrastructure upgrades, laboratory expansions, and new build projects
Identify and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall system reliability
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of experience in critical facilities operations and management, ideally within laboratory, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, or semiconductor environments
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Strong system-level expertise across critical MEP systems, including power distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, and fire/life safety systems
Proven experience managing vendors, contracts, and on-site service delivery
Demonstrated expertise in change management controls, MOPs, SOPs, and risk mitigation within mission-critical environments
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a strong service-oriented mindset
Preferred
Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) or Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Knowledge of laboratory-specific utilities such as RODI water, clean dry air (CDA), process exhaust, and gas or chemical monitoring systems
Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CFM, CDCP, or similar)
Experience managing operational and capital budgets
Company
Boden Talent
We're your strategic partner, specializing in building high-performing facilities management teams for organizations.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase