Facilities Growth Leader — Multi-Site Operations

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of all company facilities.

This role will manage current sites and stand up future locations, ensuring safe, efficient, and professional environments that support employees, customers, and business objectives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in facilities operations, vendor management, maintenance programs, and multi-site leadership within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 8+ years of progressive facilities management experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing facilities teams and/or multi-site operations.
• Experience overseeing vendor relationships and facility service contracts.
• Strong budget management and project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated success implementing preventive maintenance programs and operational processes.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel periodically to company locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive facilities strategy aligned with company growth plans.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of all company facilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained work environments.
• Establish facility standards, processes, and preventive maintenance programs across all locations.
• Create scalable systems and procedures that support future facility expansion.
• Develop and manage annual facilities operating budgets and capital improvement plans.
• Oversee facility operations across current and future locations.
• Partner with business leaders to assess operational facility needs as the company grows.
• Lead the planning, setup, and operational readiness of new facilities.
• Coordinate facility transitions, expansions, renovations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage relationships and performance of third‑party service providers, including janitorial, building maintenance, landscaping, food service, vending, security, waste/recycling.
• Negotiate service agreements and monitor vendor performance against established standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace services and employee experience.
• Oversee building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and general facility infrastructure.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to optimize uptime and minimize facility-related disruptions.
• Ensure timely resolution of facility issues while maintaining high service levels.
• Partner with EHS and operational leadership to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support emergency preparedness, business continuity, and facility security initiatives.
• Maintain required facility documentation, inspections, permits, and certifications.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Finance, IT, and executive leadership to support business objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related issues and projects.
• Drive a customer-focused approach to supporting employees and visitors across all sites.
• Safety Leadership: Proactively identifies facility risks, reinforces safe work practices, and partners with EHS to maintain compliant, secure workplaces.
• Operational Excellence: Establishes consistent standards, preventive maintenance programs, and service levels that improve reliability and minimize disruptions.
• Strategic & Scalable Thinking: Balances immediate facility needs with long-term capacity, infrastructure, and company growth plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Uses data, feedback, and root-cause analysis to improve processes, costs, service quality, and employee experience.
• Sound Judgment & Problem-Solving: Makes timely, informed decisions and responds to urgent facility issues with calm, practical solutions.
• Financial & Commercial Acumen: Manages budgets, capital plans, contracts, and vendors with disciplined attention to cost, value, and risk.
• Collaboration & Influence: Builds effective partnerships with Operations, EHS, HR, Finance, IT, leaders, employees, and external providers.
• Team & Vendor Leadership: Develops capable teams, strengthens vendor partnerships, establishes measurable expectations, and addresses performance gaps.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Vendor management

Facilities operations

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of all company facilities.

This role will manage current sites and stand up future locations, ensuring safe, efficient, and professional environments that support employees, customers, and business objectives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in facilities operations, vendor management, maintenance programs, and multi-site leadership within