Facilities & Energy Manager: GMP & ISO 50001 Leader

AbbVie Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. seeks a Facilities, Utilities and Energy Manager to lead energy and facility operations at a regulated pharma site.

You will develop and drive energy strategies, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams to improve reliability, efficiency, and compliance with GMP and ISO 50001 standards. The role requires 7+ years in facilities/energy management, strong CMMS skills, and proven leadership in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading facilities, utilities, and energy teams in pharma or regulated environments.
• Minimum 7+ years in facilities, utilities, energy management, or engineering.
• Experience managing a team in a matrixed environment.
• Strong CMMS proficiency and high computer literacy – Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Budget management and KPI tracking experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop direct reports, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of facilities and utilities to support GMP manufacturing operations.
• Lead the site Energy Management Programme in accordance with ISO 50001 to maximise energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and meet site and corporate objectives.
• Develop, implement, and track facilities, utilities, and energy KPIs.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage energy budgets, including electricity, gas, and water consumption, as well as commercial and NPI-related costs.
• Review facility and plant performance to identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Analyse data, prepare reports, and make recommendations to improve site facilities and plant operations.
• Identify, initiate, and deliver projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Lead and support the site Energy Team, including audit preparation, compliance, and energy improvement initiatives.
• Monitor utility and energy usage across the site to identify significant energy aspects, impacts, and opportunities for reduction.
• Ensure energy considerations are integrated into capital planning, procurement, change control, and equipment operation, calibration, and maintenance.
• Manage Facility, Utility and Energy-related contracts, including soft services, pest control, cleaning, access control, and key systems.
• Act as the Business Continuity Coordinator for Facilities BC activities.
• Represent the site on relevant global communities of practice.
• Promote energy awareness across the organisation and support internal and external communication relating to the energy management system.
• Support site reporting requirements, including updates to Corporate EIIS, EHS reporting, and SEAI submissions.
• Ensure adherence to EHS, GMP, company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Energy management

Budget management

KPI tracking

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

ISO 50001 knowledge

Education

Engineering/Facilities management/Energy management degree

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

AbbVie Inc. seeks a Facilities, Utilities and Energy Manager to lead energy and facility operations at a regulated pharma site.

You will develop and drive energy strategies, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams to improve reliability, efficiency, and compliance with GMP and ISO 50001 standards. The role requires 7+ years in facilities/energy management, strong CMMS skills, and proven leadership in a matrixed environment.