Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field; master's preferred.
6+ years of experience in facility management or industrial infrastructure.
Experience in semiconductor, cleanroom, or high-tech environments is strongly preferred.
Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary facility teams.
Experience overseeing large capital projects ($5M+).
Strong technical knowledge of building systems and industrial utilities.
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement facility master plans aligned with business growth.
Lead capital planning for infrastructure expansion and system upgrades.
Ensure infrastructure capacity supports manufacturing and cleanroom operations.
Oversee major construction and renovation projects from concept to commissioning.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support equipment installation and production ramp-up.
Benefits
Flexible and competitive health plans (medical, dental, vision).
Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
Generous PTO policy with unused PTO payout at year-end.
Relocation packages available within the United States.
Full Job Description
Summary
The Manager of Facilities is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and execution of all facility operations, infrastructure systems, capital projects, and maintenance activities across assigned sites. This role ensures the reliability, safety, scalability, and compliance of all building systems, including cleanroom environments, manufacturing infrastructure, and critical utilities. The position provides strategic direction for facility master planning, capital investment programs, asset life-cycle management, and operational excellence initiatives, while leading a team of facility professionals and managing third-party contractors.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Infrastructure Management
Develop and implement short- and long-term facility master plans aligned with business growth.
Lead capital planning (3-5-year outlook) including infrastructure expansion, system upgrades, and asset replacement programs.
Ensure infrastructure capacity (power, HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, fire protection, etc.) supports manufacturing and cleanroom operations.
Establish facility standards and technical specifications for new developments and expansions
Capital Projects and Construction Oversight
Oversee major construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects from concept through commissioning.
Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, and risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, GC, landlords, and regulatory authorities.
Ensure compliance with local building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
Review and approve design drawings, technical submittals, and commissioning plans.
Facility Operations & Maintenance
Lead all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
Ensure uptime and reliability of critical systems including:
HVAC and cleanroom systems
Electrical distribution and backup systems
Plumbing and process utilities
Fire protection and life safety systems
Implement CMMS best practices and KPI tracking (MTBF, downtime, response time).
Develop SOPs and maintenance standards.
Team Leadership & Organizational Development
Lead, mentor, and develop facility engineers, technicians, and supervisors.
Define roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics.
Build scalable organizational structure to support business growth.
Promote safety culture and regulatory compliance.
Budget & Vendor Management
Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts and service agreements.
Monitor contractor performance and cost efficiency.
Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising reliability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS, IT, and Finance teams.
Support equipment installation planning and production ramp-up.
Provide facility requirements for new production lines and expansions.
Act as primary facility liaison with landlords and municipal authorities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred). Master's degree is a plus
6+ years of progressive experience in facility management, construction, or industrial infrastructure.
Experience in semiconductor, cleanroom, manufacturing, or high-tech environments strongly preferred.
