Facilities & Lab Operations Manager

Executive Recruiting Group; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Recruiting Group in Colorado seeks a Facilities Shop Manager for two laboratories and propulsion facilities in Broomfield. The role will plan, build and maintain laboratories, machineshop and engineering infrastructure, overseeing capital equipment projects, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead facilities operations, coordinate expansions, and partner with Engineering, Operations, EHS and vendors to support growth and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing technical or manufacturing facilities.
• Experience procuring and installing capital equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and compliance.
• Experience supporting laboratories, manufacturing, or R&D environments.
• Project management experience with multiple concurrent initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize laboratory and machineshop layouts.
• Lead capital equipment selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage explosive-safe work areas and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee machineshop operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Manage facility utilities, infrastructure, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate facility expansions, renovations, and new construction projects.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, EHS, and vendors to support business growth.
• Ensure facility readiness, safety, and operational reliability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Capital equipment procurement

Job description

Executive Recruiting Group in Colorado seeks a Facilities Shop Manager for two laboratories and propulsion facilities in Broomfield. The role will plan, build and maintain laboratories, machineshop and engineering infrastructure, overseeing capital equipment projects, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead facilities operations, coordinate expansions, and partner with Engineering, Operations, EHS and vendors to support growth and reliability.