Facilities Manager

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of our manufacturing facility infrastructure, building systems, and utilities. You will drive preventive and corrective maintenance, supervise capital projects, and coordinate with maintenance, operations, and external contractors to ensure uninterrupted production and energy efficiency.

The role focuses on energy reduction, equipment reliability, and cost control while maintaining OSHA/EPA compliance and safety

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading facilities/maintenance in manufacturing.
• 3+ years managing facility infrastructure capital projects.
• 1+ years supervising technicians and contractors in facilities.
• 1+ years using CMMS such as eMaint, SAP PM, Maximo.
• 1+ years interpreting electrical/engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility operations, maintenance programs, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Direct capital and expense projects from concept to completion, on time and within budget.
• Oversee electrical distribution, switchgear, MCCs, and backup power.
• Manage HVAC systems including chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, and building automation systems.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develop annual facilities budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CMMS experience

Electrical systems knowledge

HVAC systems knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities management

Tools

CMMS (eMaint, SAP PM, Maximo)

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About this role

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all facility infrastructure, building systems, and utilities supporting a manufacturing operation. This role leads capital and facility improvement projects, oversees electrical and HVAC systems, manages preventive and corrective facility maintenance programs, and ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

The Facilities Manager partners closely with Maintenance, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, and external contractors to maintain uninterrupted facility operations while driving continuous improvement, energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and cost reduction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• · Manage all facility infrastructure including electrical distribution systems, HVAC equipment, compressed air systems, chilled water systems, plumbing, fire protection systems, roofing, and building structures.
• · Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• · Lead corrective facility maintenance activities and ensure timely resolution of facility-related issues.
• · Oversee facility work order systems and maintenance performance metrics including PM compliance, MTTR, and equipment uptime.
• · Establish maintenance standards, procedures, and best practices throughout the facility.

Project Management

• · Lead facility-related capital and expense projects from concept through completion.
• · Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, bid packages, and contractor requirements.
• · Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• · Provide regular project status updates to plant leadership.
• · Support manufacturing expansion, equipment installation, facility modifications, and infrastructure upgrades.

Electrical Systems Management

• · Maintain and oversee facility electrical infrastructure including:
• o Medium and low-voltage distribution systems
• o Switchgear and transformers
• o Motor control centers (MCCs)
• o Backup power systems and generators
• o Lighting systems
• o Electrical safety programs
• · Coordinate electrical troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance activities.
• · Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and company electrical safety standards.

HVAC & Utilities Management

• · Manage all HVAC systems supporting manufacturing, warehousing, offices, and critical production areas.
• · Optimize system performance to maintain environmental conditions, energy efficiency, and employee comfort.
• · Direct maintenance and repair of:
• o Chillers
• o Cooling towers
• o Air handling units
• o Exhaust and ventilation systems
• o Building automation systems (BMS)
• o Process cooling equipment
• · Monitor utility consumption and implement energy-reduction initiatives.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• · Select, evaluate, and manage contractors, consultants, and service providers.
• · Review contractor work plans and ensure compliance with safety and facility requirements.
• · Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance, costs, and service levels.

Safety, Compliance & Environmental Stewardship

• · Ensure facility compliance with OSHA, EPA, local building codes, NFPA standards, and corporate policies.
• · Lead facility safety inspections, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• · Support emergency response planning and business continuity initiatives.
• · Participate in environmental and sustainability programs focused on energy reduction and resource conservation.

Budget & Asset Management

• · Develop and manage annual facilities budgets.
• · Forecast capital expenditures and facility improvement requirements.
• · Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• · Maintain asset inventories and lifecycle replacement plans.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• · Establish performance metrics and accountability for maintenance operations.
• · Implement continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Required Qualifications

• · High School Diploma or GED
• · 7+ years of leadership experience in facilities, maintenance, or engineering within a manufacturing environment
• · 3+ years of project management experience involving facility infrastructure and capital projects
• · 1+ years of experience managing electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems, utilities, and facility maintenance programs, including supervising technical personnel and contractors
• · 1+ years of experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as eMaint, SAP PM, Maximo, or similar platforms
• · 1+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• · Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and construction documents

Preferred Qualifications

• · Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or technical field preferred
• · PMP certification
• · Professional Engineer (PE) license
• · Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• · OSHA 10-hour certification
• · Experience managing facility upgrades within manufacturing, aerospace, HVAC, energy, or industrial operations

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 9 November 2026

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