Facilities & Infrastructure Leader

Lightera; Somerset (AL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lightera in Somerset, NJ, is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a multi-building site, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency of all facility systems. You will manage maintenance programs, lead skilled technicians, plan capital projects, coordinate vendors, and maintain documentation while upholding strict safety and compliance standards.

Ideal candidates bring a degree in engineering or related field and proven experience supervising facilities teams, with strong

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; experience with process gases or chemicals is 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 Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

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

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Documentation

MS Office

Excel

Word

Safety compliance

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

Job description

Lightera in Somerset, NJ, is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a multi-building site, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency of all facility systems. You will manage maintenance programs, lead skilled technicians, plan capital projects, coordinate vendors, and maintain documentation while upholding strict safety and compliance standards.

Ideal candidates bring a degree in engineering or related field and proven experience supervising facilities teams, with strong