Facilities Maintenance/Construction Specialist (Biotech/Pharma industries)

Comrise; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and renovation of facilities. This role involves supervising construction projects, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors, with experience in project management and negotiation. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects that will transform the office into a state-of-the-art protein lab, while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with contractors and facility management.
• Strong background in construction in biotech and pharma industries.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed in facility operations.

Skills

Vendor Management

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Safety Regulations Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or Engineering

Advanced Degree in Related Discipline

Job description

This range is provided by Comrise. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Piscataway, NJ - 100% Onsite

$105K base salary + 10% bonus + benefits

Full-Time/Direct-Hire

There are at least 4 construction projects pending. The office will be soon turned into a protein lab so a construction company will need to come in, demo, and rebuild the structure into a lab.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Identify and coordinate with external vendors for various office construction, HVAC maintenance, etc.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, contracts and long-term agreements with suppliers to optimize value and mitigate risks.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier selections, negotiations, consolidation and process improvements.
• Manage and evaluate the vendor performance on the assigned projects. Identify, evaluate, and select vendors based on quality, cost, delivery, spending diversity and service criteria.
• Ensure that all safety regulations are followed both by employees and the facility itself.
• Plan for future improvements and procure necessary supplies and equipment.
• Manage and control facility operations budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Maintain records of all facility operations activities and report to upper management as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with contractors, design professionals, engineers, consultants, facility managers, etc.
• Bachelor’s or an advanced degree, preferably in design and/or engineering related discipline is preferred.
• Strong background in construction projects in Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical/Medical device/Life Science industries and demonstrated knowledge of contracting, construction scheduling, and construction methods, as well as design professional services procurement and contracting.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain