Facilities Leader: Labs, Manufacturing & Compliance

MATSYS Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Career development support

Job summary

MATSYS is seeking a Facilities Manager in Sterling, VA to oversee the full lifecycle of our facilities, from site identification through operation and decommissioning. You will ensure building reliability, safety, compliance, and readiness for a fast-moving engineering environment.

You will collaborate across Operations, EHS, IT, Finance, and external partners to optimize spaces, oversee services, and manage capital projects while leading a growing facilities team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years in facilities management with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience across full facility lifecycle from site selection to operations.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and building automation.
• Experience managing leases, vendors, and capital projects.
• Familiarity with CMMS and BMS systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, fire/life-safety, and environmental compliance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute facilities strategy and lifecycle management.
• Identify new facility opportunities and lead site selection.
• Manage full lifecycle of facilities: acquisition, buildout, operations, and closure.
• Lead lease negotiations and landlord relationships.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building automation systems.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage utility procurement, energy, water, and waste.
• Oversee renovations, capital projects, and FF&E.
• Ensure safety, compliance and CMMS/BMS data accuracy.
• Lead internal staff and external contractor teams; track KPIs and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

BMS systems

Job description

MATSYS is seeking a Facilities Manager in Sterling, VA to oversee the full lifecycle of our facilities, from site identification through operation and decommissioning. You will ensure building reliability, safety, compliance, and readiness for a fast-moving engineering environment.

You will collaborate across Operations, EHS, IT, Finance, and external partners to optimize spaces, oversee services, and manage capital projects while leading a growing facilities team.