Director I, Facilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supervising, planning and coordinating efforts for a variety of internal staff and service providers in meeting the physical needs of the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee as well as directly participate, as needed, in the maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Ensure provision of utilities to the buildings
• Restore and renovate facilities
• Oversee new construction projects
• Meet with architects, engineers and contractors to plan, design, monitor and facilitate major (and minor) maintenance and construction activities
• Manage all projects and facilities including conducting site inspections and interacting with employees on issues related to maintenance and repair of facilities as part of day-to-day and crisis situations
• In consultation with the VP, Finance and CEO, the Director, Facilities will review, approve and prioritize work orders and provide status updates to the VP, Finance and CEO, on a regular basis and ad hoc, regarding all activities

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably within a management, facilities and/or operations discipline is required
• Minimum of 7-10 years of related experience, in facilities or operations management; at least 2 years at the senior staff level required
• Previous experience working within an ISO, GMP and/or biotechnology industry organization is strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Self-directed time management and organizational capabilities
• Demonstrated task prioritization skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, particularly in reporting and analysis
• An ability to retain information and incorporate it into planning and projects
• Ability to receive constructive criticism and offer positive feedback
• A collaborative, team oriented aptitude
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to work under pressure while still completing assignments in accordance with timelines and performance objectives

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is performed in a standard office environment.