Campus Facilities Maintenance Leader

SpaceXAI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Sr. Manager of Facilities Maintenance to own the Memphis campus facilities and grounds. You will lead a multi-layered team of managers, supervisors, and technicians, and drive the strategy, budgeting, and execution of maintenance programs to keep the site safe and productive.

You will oversee air handling, transformers, utilities, grounds, and a comprehensive work-order system. Strong leadership, vendor management, and knowledge of CMMS/BMS are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, facilities management, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance or campus operations, with 3+ years leading supervisors/managers.
• Experience leading teams for work orders, preventive maintenance, building systems, and vendor services.
• Proven track record managing budgets, capital projects, and complex vendor ecosystems.
• Experience with CMMS and building management systems for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership.
• Strong leadership, organization, and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-layered team of managers, supervisors, and technicians across the Memphis campus.
• Set campus-wide strategy, budgeting (CapEx/OpEx), and resource forecasting for facilities maintenance.
• Own the campus work-order and preventive maintenance programs and closeouts.
• Oversee maintenance of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety) and general repairs.
• Manage soft services (janitorial, landscaping, waste, pest control) and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with construction, EHS, and site ops to plan campus improvements without disrupting operations.
• Assess resource needs and plan long-term capital assets for buildings and grounds.
• Define and report KPIs (safety, response time, backlog, cost) and drive accountability.
• Provide on-call coverage for emergencies and after-hours support.
• Lead talent development and organizational design for a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, architecture, construction management, business, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Building management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a Sr. Manager of Facilities Maintenance to own the Memphis campus facilities and grounds. You will lead a multi-layered team of managers, supervisors, and technicians, and drive the strategy, budgeting, and execution of maintenance programs to keep the site safe and productive.

You will oversee air handling, transformers, utilities, grounds, and a comprehensive work-order system. Strong leadership, vendor management, and knowledge of CMMS/BMS are essential for success.