Facilities Buildout Lead for Steel Plant (TX)

Nextpower LLC, USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower seeks a Facilities Manager to lead the conversion of an existing space into a production-ready steel manufacturing facility in Texas and to oversee ongoing infrastructure and services. You will coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and EHS to ensure safe equipment installation, commissioning, and steady operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership for utilities, building systems, and capital projects, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and scalable expansion in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of facilities management experience, including industrial buildings, utilities, maintenance, contractors, and budgets.
• Experience building out or retrofitting an existing space for manufacturing, from assessment to commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of facilities management for steel manufacturing and related utilities.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical distribution, HVAC, ventilation, and fire protection.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and coordinate engineering support.

Responsibilities

• Lead existing space buildout and production readiness including scope, budgets, schedules, and readiness milestones.
• Plan and maintain electrical distribution, compressed air, HVAC, ventilation, and fire protection for production needs.
• Establish preventive maintenance programs, manage CMMS records, and track energy use and operating costs.
• Manage safety, permits, inspections, and contractor work; coordinate with plant leadership and vendors.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

CFM or FMP certification preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Nextpower seeks a Facilities Manager to lead the conversion of an existing space into a production-ready steel manufacturing facility in Texas and to oversee ongoing infrastructure and services. You will coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and EHS to ensure safe equipment installation, commissioning, and steady operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership for utilities, building systems, and capital projects, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and scalable expansion in a