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Element Materials Technology · 3 hours ago

Facilities Manager

Mount Prospect, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$25/hr - $38/hr

Element Materials Technology is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. The Facilities Manager will oversee building maintenance and operations, manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance with safety standards, and lead facility-related projects.

AerospaceBuilding MaterialIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructureMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Oversee aspects of building maintenance, including HVAC, electrical systems (Certification preferred), plumbing, Deionized (DI) water systems, Compressed Dry Air (CDA) systems, cooling towers with chilled water loops, and liquid nitrogen supply systems. This includes performing hands-on routine maintenance and repairs as needed, alongside coordinating larger efforts

Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all facility-related equipment and infrastructure, with a special focus on the unique requirements of environmental test chambers, electrodynamic shakers, and electrical test equipment

Manage and coordinate repairs, installations, and modifications to facilities and specialized testing equipment infrastructure (e.g., power requirements, cooling, water, etc)

Work closely with and coordinate maintenance and repair activities with the landlord or property manager for building-related issues

Source, negotiate with, and manage external vendors and contractors for facility services, repairs, maintenance, specialized equipment support, and janitorial services

Oversee contract compliance and ensure work is completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget

Maintain compliance with company safety policies and procedures

Coordinate closely with the Site Safety Leader to ensure timely close-out of facility-related safety actions aimed at improving safety for employees, customers, and vendors

Develop and manage the annual facilities budget, including forecasting expenses, tracking costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities

Manage inventory of essential facility supplies and equipment

Optimize space utilization across both facilities to support current testing needs and future growth

Coordinate office and lab reconfigurations, moves, and expansions as required

Lead and manage facility-related projects, such as equipment installations, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades, from conception to completion

Serve as the primary point of contact for all facility-related matters

Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders, including laboratory staff, project management, the Site Safety Leader, and other departments, regarding facility issues, projects, and safety updates

Coordinate effectively with landlords for building, site, and shared service matters

Qualification

Electrical systemsHVACBuilding maintenanceMechanical skillsPlumbingProject ManagementSafety consciousForkliftTPMResource ManagementFacility layoutTime Management

Required