Facility Manager, R&D
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges delivering custom solutions for AI data centers mission-critical facilities and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary softwaredevelops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Facility Manager will provide overall administrative and operational support for new Houston facility including a modern office high-power engineering laboratories warehouses and associated site infrastructure. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the facility operates efficiently safely and professionally while supporting the needs of employees customers contractors and visitors.
The ideal candidate is highly organized proactive service-oriented and comfortable managing a wide variety of operational responsibilities in a fast-growing technology company. This role combines facility administration maintenance coordination logistics support event planning workplace readiness and general business operations support.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
In the first year the Facility Manager will establish a structured and scalable operating model for the Houston facility. This includes improving visibility and control of facility expenses maintenance activities vendor performance workplace readiness and logistics operations. Success will be measured by creating a safe professional efficient and highly responsive environment that supports continued growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Facility Administration and Operations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Houston facility operations and workplace services.
- Maintain a professional organized and efficient office laboratory warehouse and shared work environment.
- Coordinate office moves workstation assignments supplies furniture and workplace improvements.
- Maintain facility records permits inspections and operational documentation.
Financial and Administrative Support
- Coordinate facility-related bills invoices utilities purchase requests and vendor payments.
- Assist with budget tracking operating expense management and spend visibility.
- Obtain quotes from vendors and contractors for facility services and improvement projects.
- Track contract renewals service agreements and recurring operational expenses.
- Support facility-related insurance tax permit and lease administration activities.
Contractor and Maintenance Coordination
- Coordinate preventative maintenance activities across the facility.
- Manage repairs involving HVAC electrical systems plumbing lighting building infrastructure and security systems.
- Schedule and coordinate contractors service providers and installation teams.
- Track maintenance issues and ensure timely resolution.
Vendor Management
- Manage vendors supporting janitorial services security waste management pest control landscaping utilities and facility maintenance.
- Monitor vendor performance and service quality.
- Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and service providers.
- Support vendor onboarding documentation and compliance requirements.
Logistics and Operational Support
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments for equipment laboratory assets materials and office supplies.
- Support receiving staging storage and shipment tracking activities.
- Coordinate freight providers carriers and delivery schedules.
- Assist engineering operations and supply chain teams with facility logistics requirements.
Event Planning and Workplace Services
- Coordinate employee events customer visits executive meetings workshops and company gatherings.
- Manage catering visitor logistics conference room readiness and event support activities.
- Ensure common areas conference rooms kitchens and visitor spaces are professional and welcoming.
- Support customer demonstrations site tours and special events.
Safety and Security
- Support facility safety programs and workplace readiness initiatives.
- Coordinate emergency response plans signage PPE availability and safety documentation.
- Administer facility access controls badges keys and visitor management processes.
- Coordinate with security providers and support incident reporting and corrective actions.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED:
- 5 years of experience in facilities management office administration site operations property management or a related operational role.
- Experience coordinating contractors maintenance providers and service vendors.
- Experience managing invoices purchase requests budgets or facility-related expenses.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook Teams Excel Word and SharePoint.
PREFERRED:
- Experience supporting engineering laboratories manufacturing facilities warehouses or technical organizations.
- Familiarity with building systems including HVAC electrical security and access-control systems.
- Experience supporting customer visits executive events and workplace programs.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements and workplace safety practices.
- Facilities Management Professional (FMP) Certified Facility Manager (CFM) OSHA or similar certifications
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For US-based roles - What youll get:
- Competitive salary annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
For Mexico-based roles - What youll get:
- Competitive salary annual performance bonus eligibility
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
For all roles:
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
- Equal Opportunity: is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment discrimination or retaliation.
- Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process email
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
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Required Experience:
Manager