Facilities Manager

EST Companies; Douglas (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EST Companies seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee buildings and grounds, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across multiple locations.

You’ll coordinate preventive maintenance, manage vendors and projects, and maintain documentation, with travel up to 40%. Must have 4–6 years’ experience and a degree in facilities or construction management; PMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of commercial facilities maintenance/management experience; multi-location experience preferred.
• PMP or bachelor’s degree in facilities or construction management preferred.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing/piping, light construction, and general repairs.
• Strong project management and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and facility-related software.

Responsibilities

• Own daily facility operations to ensure safe, efficient work environments.
• Develop, track, and perform preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Conduct regular safety and regulatory inspections.
• Schedule and coordinate inspections, repairs, and capital improvements.
• Manage access control, camera systems, and intrusion monitoring.
• Create and update maintenance plans and required documentation.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Communication

Administrative skills

Planning

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in facilities or construction management

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facility management software

Job description

EST Companies was founded in 2006 as an industrial wash rack systems integrator. Since then we have expanded our capabilities to serve a variety of military and industrial clients. We procure tools/equipment, offer construction/renovation services and have become the go-to for complex, zero‑exclusion project solutions globally. When federal clients have mission‑critical needs, we take ownership and stick around from concept through commissioning and long after. We offer comprehensive preventative maintenance/sustainment for all equipment and solutions we provide.

Find out more here: https://www.estcos.com/

Are you ready to take ownership of facility operations that keep EST’s teams safe, productive, and supported across multiple locations? As a Facilities Manager, you’ll oversee the physical functionality, maintenance, efficiency, and safety of EST buildings and grounds — while representing EST with professionalism and a strong customer‑focused mindset.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, coordinating vendors, and managing facility projects from start to finish. If you’re dependable, skilled, and thrive in fast‑moving environments, we’d love to meet you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facility Operations — Own daily physical operations of buildings and grounds to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable work environments.
• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance — Develop, track, and perform maintenance programs; complete routine repairs and seasonal preparation.
• Quality Control & Safety — Conduct regular inspections to ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Vendor & Project Management — Schedule and coordinate inspections, emergency repairs, contracted services, and capital improvements such as office expansions and renovations.
• Security Systems Oversight — Manage access control, camera systems, and intrusion monitoring systems.
• Planning & Documentation — Create and update local facility maintenance, health, safety, and evacuation plans; maintain required reports and documentation.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with designated EST personnel to ensure seamless workflows.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding facility security and business information.
• Travel to EST locations as needed (up to 40%).
• Maintain assigned company property.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4–6 years of commercial facilities maintenance/management experience; multi‑location experience preferred.
• PMP or bachelor’s degree in facilities or construction management preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing/piping, light construction, and general repairs.
• Strong project management and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and facility‑related software.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Strong communication skills; personable, dependable, and self‑motivated.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• In‑depth knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines; completion of required safety training certifications.
• Fluent in English; valid driver’s license with excellent driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain military base passes and other access credentials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to complete complex work requiring continuous mental and visual effort.
• Ability to work under rigorous physical conditions: kneeling, bending, climbing, exposure to hazards, excessive noise, cramped spaces, and frequent tool use.
• Ability to maneuver around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders (300 lb limit).
• May require long‑distance driving and travel by commercial aircraft.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EST Companies intends to provide a drug‑and alcohol‑free work environment for our employees and customers. Pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing is required for all new hires. As a Federal Contractor, EST follows Federal guidelines, which include marijuana as a prohibited substance.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or any other legally protected status.

We want you to succeed. If you need a reasonable accommodation to navigate our application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

Visit www.estcos.com to learn more about EST Companies, LLC.