Building Manager

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

$90K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in a related role
  • Experience with service providers like janitorial
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Proficient in Confluence and Jira
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Financial acumen for budget management
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily workplace operations with a focus on employee experience
  • Manage supply and stocking of PPE and cleaning supplies
  • Coordinate food services, catering, and vendor contracts
  • Ensure cleanliness and functionality in shared spaces
  • Track and reconcile invoices and service costs
  • Support regulatory compliance and provide documentation
  • Lead special projects, including inventory management and office improvements

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with equity
  • 13 company-wide holidays
  • Flexible vacation days
  • 10 sick days
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Team-building activities
Full Job Description
Join the power movement as Building Manager

The Building Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day workplace operations with a focus on employee experience and support services. This role ensures that lab supplies and services, food programs, janitorial services, and general office support run smoothly, creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all employees. The Building Manager will partner closely with vendors, facilities staff, landlord and internal teams to deliver high-quality, reliable services. This is an on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm position that requires occasional overtime to support special projects and activities.

What you'll do:

  • Cleanroom PPE & Gowning
    • Manage supply and stocking of PPE (gowning, gloves, hairnets, booties, etc...)
    • Manage supply and stocking of lab cleaning supplies (wipes, IPA squeeze bottles, etc...)
    • Oversee vendor contracts, orders, deliveries, and quality control
  • Food Services & Catering
    • Manage food and beverage programs, including catering, snacks, and special events
    • Oversee vendor contracts, orders, deliveries, and quality control
    • Monitor budgets and track usage to ensure cost-effective solutions
  • Janitorial & Soft Services
    • Coordinate janitorial schedules, cleaning standards, and periodic deep cleans
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for janitorial vendors, ensuring service meets company expectations
    • Manage other soft services such as waste management, recycling, and pest control
  • Vendor & Contract Management
    • Participate in negotiating service contracts and monitor vendor performance
    • Develop strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable and responsive support
  • Employee Experience & Office Operations
    • Maintain shared spaces (kitchens, breakrooms, meeting rooms, lobbies) to ensure cleanliness and functionality
    • Partner with Execs, HR, and Facilities to support onsite employee engagement activities
    • Act as a point of contact for employee requests related to lab supplies, food, office supplies, and janitorial needs
    • Manage and maintain employee badging issuance for Milpitas and associated supplies
    • Support visitor management system and guest entry. Ensuring CFS compliance while providing a welcoming experience. (IT owns the system)
  • Administration & Reporting
    • Assist and support our regulatory compliance tasks to keep us compliant with City, County, and State regulations
    • Track and reconcile invoices, budgets, and service costs
    • Maintain accurate documentation of vendor agreements, service schedules, and compliance requirements
    • Provide regular updates on soft services performance and opportunities for improvement
  • Special Project examples include
    • Leading the stockroom organization and floorstock program
    • Oversee/drive 6S projects for lab and office spaces
    • Helping to cover shipping/receiving during Logistics Coordinators lunch
    • Assist in building programs for managing inventory, critical spare parts, etc.. through Mendix, JIRA, and Confluence
    • Support team building activities
    • Support office space changes and improvements
    • Organize and support holiday events


What we're looking for:

  • 3+ years of experience in a related position
  • Experience working with service providers, such as janitorial
  • Service-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with employees, vendors, and cross-functional partners
  • Crucial soft skills, such as communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management
  • Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
  • Proficient in using Confluence and Jira for project coordination, documentation management, and task tracking
  • Financial acumen to manage budgets effectively


Must-have requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, sitting for extended periods of time
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics


$90,000 - $145,000 a year

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Benefits include:

Competitive compensation with equity

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Generous parental leave policy

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

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