Facilities Manager

Dallas, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the operation maintenance and improvement of all building systems and infrastructure to ensure a safe efficient and sustainable working environment. This role is responsible for managing MEP systems (mechanical electrical and plumbing) coordinating maintenance and renovation projects and leading vendor and contractor relationships. The Facility Manager plays a key role in optimizing facility performance ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting organizational goals through strategic planning cost control and proactive maintenance management.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily facility operations to ensure all buildings systems and equipment are safe functional and well-maintained.
Manage MEP systems (mechanical electrical and plumbing) including HVAC electrical distribution and plumbing infrastructure to maintain optimal performance.
Administer Building Automation Systems (BAS) including monitoring troubleshooting and optimizing performance through interfaces such as Siemens (Niagara System).
Plan and coordinate maintenance activities including preventive predictive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
Develop and manage facilities budgets controlling operational expenses and optimizing resource allocation.
Coordinate facility improvement projects such as renovations repairs or system upgrades ensuring projects are completed on time within budget and to specification.
Supervise vendors and contractors including negotiating contracts reviewing service level agreements and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
Ensure compliance with local state and federal building codes safety regulations and environmental standards.
Implement and monitor workplace safety programs ensuring adherence to OSHA and other applicable standards.
Maintain accurate documentation including maintenance records equipment logs and compliance reports.
Collaborate with internal departments to address space utilization facility requests and operational needs.
Lead and develop facilities staff fostering a culture of accountability safety and continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Abilities:

In-depth knowledge of HVAC electrical distribution plumbing systems and building automation systems (BAS).
Experience navigating BAS front-end interfaces including Siemens (Niagara System).
Proficient in interpreting blueprints technical drawings and specifications.
Skilled in scheduling and overseeing regular maintenance repairs and renovations.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

Experience working in live animal facilities including birds rodents and small marsupials.
Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
Excellent communication problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proficient in budgeting cost control and resource allocation.
Thorough understanding of local building codes and compliance standards.
Experienced in vendor management contract negotiation and maintaining service-level agreements.
Exceptional time management organizational and prioritization skills.
Certified MEP Manager (CMEPM) Advanced expertise in MEP system operations safety compliance and project coordination.
Facility Management Professional (FMP) or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) IFMA-recognized industry credentials.
OSHA Safety Certification Demonstrates strong understanding of workplace safety standards.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform strenuous work and lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to sit stand bend and stoop as well as work on ladders scissor lifts driving utility vehicles etc.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in a typical Dallas area climate and under field conditions (heat humidity plant and animal allergens insects etc.).
Ability to work weekends holidays and evenings as needed.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Civil Engineering preferred.
Equivalent professional experience may substitute for formal education.
5 or more years of experience in facilities management construction or building services with a focus on MEP systems.
Demonstrated success in project coordination system integration and maintenance planning for complex infrastructure.
Experience managing day-to-day operations of buildings grounds and equipment to ensure safety and functionality.

What Colossal Offers You:

Medical dental and vision coverage
Unlimited PTO and company holidays so you can rest and recharge
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Company matched 401k retirement plan
Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks
Education reimbursement
An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state

The team at Colossal is committed colorful passionate intelligent collaborative creative experienced scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. Thats why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories test facilities academic institutions libraries and offices.

Through it all however we maintain a culture of positivity hope happiness and belief that were doing something big. Something Colossal.

Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.

EEO is the Law

Search Firm Representatives: Colossal does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No fees will be paid for a hired candidate where no pre-existing agreement is in place. We handle most recruitment in-house.

Colossal is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by BuiltIn for 3 years in a row across multiple categories inand 2025:

#1 on the 50 Best Startups to Work For in Dallas in 2023!
100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas in 2024 & 2025
100 Best Places to Work in Dallas TX (All Size Employers) in 2024 & 2025

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Most Loved Workplace Certification Page - Proud to be certified as a most loved workplace including: most loved CEO most loved workplaces for LGBTQ most loved workplaces for women and most loved workplaces for young professionals.

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Required Experience:

Manager