Director - Facilities Engineering

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences, based in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Director of Facilities Engineering to lead multi-site facility strategy, reliability of MEP systems, and regulatory compliance. The role drives maintenance programs, capital planning, and team development in a growth-focused life sciences environment.

Applicants should have 10+ years in facilities leadership within life sciences or healthcare, a degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred), Six Sigma/Lean, CMMS/BMS proficiency, and a hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical preferred.
• 10+ years in a facilities leadership role in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare.
• Hands-on leadership coordinating proactive and reactive services with in-house and contracted teams.
• Proficient with CMMS, BMS, and MS Office; strong problem-solving skills.
• Six Sigma and Lean experience; able to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own facilities engineering strategy and execution across multiple sites.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee maintenance of MEP equipment in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) operate optimally.
• Lead corrective maintenance with in-house and contracted teams via CMMS.
• Represent Caris Facilities to internal and external auditors.
• Respond on-site to emergent issues with rapid, structured solutions.
• Lead emergency response and business continuity for facility incidents.
• Align facilities requirements with expanding business units.
• Utilize project management tools to ensure project objectives and change control.
• Direct and develop a team; recruit, train, and manage performance.
• Own capital planning for the facilities department; deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Six Sigma / Lean

Leadership & team development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred) in Engineering or Business

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Facilities Engineering will be responsible for all facility engineering related activities including but not limited to developing, overseeing, and managing programs, budgets, construction management, optimizing MEP building systems, and regulatory compliance for a multi‑site life sciences company primarily located in Phoenix, AZ. As a strategic business partner, this role will drive facility strategy and planning to support daily operations as well as facility engineering solutions. The environment is growth‑oriented and dynamic, supporting both new business line launches, additional sites, and continuous improvement of existing operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the facilities engineering strategy and execution across multiple sites, ensuring infrastructure reliability, scalability, and alignment with organizational growth objectives.
• Develop, implement, and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs that maximize equipment reliability, asset lifecycle, and operational uptime while maintaining compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Provide oversight and implement preventative maintenance programs to include the ongoing maintenance and repair of MEP equipment in compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Assure optimal functioning of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Lead the corrective maintenance program to solve reactive requirements in a structured manner through both in‑house and contracted services. Leverage CMMS system and process to drive consistency and accountability.
• Deep understanding of facility regulatory compliance and ability to represent Caris Facilities to internal and external auditors.
• Respond on‑site to immediate emergent and business‑critical issues and challenges. Drive a program of urgency with both in‑house and contracted teams to ensure rapid response and solutions.
• Establish and lead emergency response and business continuity programs for facility‑related incidents, ensuring rapid decision‑making, effective escalation, and timely resolution of critical operational issues.
• Establish relationships with key departmental leadership, developing and implementing facilities requirements for emerging and expanding business units and changing needs.
• Utilize project management tools and processes to ensure projects achieve desired objectives and meet requirements with focused change management plans.
• Manage, direct, and lead a team of exempt and non‑exempt individuals accountable for providing facilities MEP support. Recruit, hire, train, and develop the team. Provide direction to and development of associates through daily coaching, the administration of performance management, and the creation and implementation of development plans.
• Own and manage the facilities departmental capital planning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Assist as required to perform other related duties and special projects as needed.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with a preference for Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in a facilities leadership position in a life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environment.
• Hands‑on leadership experience coordinating proactive and reactive services related to building operation and maintenance with in‑house and contracted teams.
• Comfortable taking a hands‑on approach and thriving in a position that will be responsible for multiple projects in a growth‑oriented environment; ability to proactively problem‑solve and manage programs and projects requiring strong attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS systems, BMS systems, and general working knowledge of the Internet for business use.
• Lead by example and drive outcomes based on persistence and passion for excellence. Six Sigma and Lean experience.
• Quick study who can learn business processes and apply general service and production‑environment quality tools across multiple departments.
• Excellent teamwork skills and proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced, competitive environment.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational and follow‑up skills.
• Able to manage a wide variety of tasks and projects while maintaining timelines of delivery, quality of results, and a calm demeanor in high‑pressure situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Discipline.

Physical Demands

• Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.
• Crouching and bending may be required when retrieving files. Ability to lift, bend, twist, carry, push, pull, and climb ladders.
• Ability in hearing acuity, visual acuity, and color discrimination.
• Ability in manual dexterity.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Training

• All job‑specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Other

• May require night, weekend, and holiday work to meet deadlines.
• Some travel required.

Conditions of Employment

Individual must successfully complete pre‑employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.