Facilities & Infrastructure Leader

lighteracareers; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lightera is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee a multi-building facility in Somerset, NJ. The role leads a skilled team, manages maintenance programs, and drives capital projects while ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability.

Ideal candidates will have an engineering-related degree and hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, facilities, maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and/or industrial facility systems; process gases or chemicals a plus.
• Experience managing maintenance programs and facility projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop skilled trades or maintenance personnel.
• Strong project management, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop work instructions, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• CAD experience desirable.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop facilities and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee building, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure maintenance, including preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Plan and manage facility improvement and capital projects, including budgets, schedules, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain facility systems, documentation, procedures, and maintenance programs.
• Monitor critical infrastructure and identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Support building management, security, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Communicate facility needs, priorities, risks, and project status to site leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements, codes, and standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

Safety

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Lightera is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee a multi-building facility in Somerset, NJ. The role leads a skilled team, manages maintenance programs, and drives capital projects while ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability.

Ideal candidates will have an engineering-related degree and hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.