Facilities Manager at SpaceX
Redmond, WA, United States
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
FACILITIES MANAGER
SpaceX is committed to developing revolutionary space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. We are looking for a talented Facilities Manager to oversee the operation and maintenance of our Seattle facility. This position is directly responsible for ensuring that our facility systems are in top-notch condition, keeping maintenance costs low, vendors efficient, and enhancing our image to customers, visitors, and VIPs. Our facility care is a direct reflection of our values and the impact is immense.
The Facilities Manager position will help to ensure that we keep facility maintenance costs low, vendors competitive and efficient, and find better ways to enhance our image to customers, visitors, and VIPs. Our facility care is a direct reflection of our values and the impact is immense.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead a team responsible for all facilities operations (building operations. janitorial, landscaping, and general maintenance) at the SpaceX Starlink facility to ensure continual services to the employees and customers
Includes HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, and electrical systems
Manage third-party service providers, such as janitorial, to ensure services are meeting corporate standards and terms of contract
Partner with our construction team to develop, plan and execute site improvement projects in accordance with overall business objectives and strategy
Administer an effective and efficient periodic maintenance and break/fix program for the site
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or other technical discipline
5+ years of professional experience with facilities engineering or project management
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Experience managing budgets
Experience managing third-party vendors
Experience negotiating contracts and comparing service costs to achieve maximum value
Experience with asset management software
Knowledge of building management and automated facilities monitoring systems and processes, such as: HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, generators, or fuel storage systems
High attention to detail and cleanliness standards
Ability to work independently with little direction
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Ability to anticipate needs and develop innovative solutions for continuous improvement
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
