Facilities Manager

Advanced Energy; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Disability and life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Advanced Energy, a global power conversion leader, seeks a Facilities Manager to lead Fort Collins site operation and safety programs. You will manage staff, budgets, and capital projects while collaborating with site leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient facility operations.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on involvement in energy usage, space planning, and contractor management to support company objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related industry experience.
• 5+ years managing a facilities team at a medium to large company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to direct and develop teams.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• OSHA, EPA, or Occupational Health & Safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility modifications and construction projects, including planning, budgeting, cost estimates, bid packages, contracts, and project execution.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for construction, installation, and facility operations.
• Lead maintenance personnel, facility engineers, project managers, and EHS staff.
• Oversee building space planning, maintenance operations, and services across U.S. locations.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and capex for U.S. locations.
• Analyze energy usage and drive efficiency improvements.
• Manage vendor and service contracts for facility-related services.
• Coordinate remodeling, expansion, and future space requirements with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT for facility-related installations.
• Oversee company vehicle maintenance and related services.
• Serve as facilities liaison with utilities, fire departments, and law enforcement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Proficient computer skills

CPR/First Aid

HAZWOPER certification

OSHA/EPA certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management, Industrial Construction Management, Health Science/Industrial Hygiene, Physical Sciences, Engineering

Job description

Facilities Manager

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facilities Manager leads the operation and maintenance of Advanced Energy's Fort Collins facilities, ensuring buildings, equipment, infrastructure, and support services operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. This role oversees facilities staff, contractors, capital projects, and departmental budgets while supporting business objectives.

Working closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams, the Facilities Manager fosters strong partnerships to support operational needs, facility improvements, and workplace excellence. This position requires strong leadership, professionalism, sound business judgment, and the ability to effectively coordinate resources, projects, and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee facility modifications and construction projects, including planning, budgeting, cost estimates, bid packages, contracts, and project execution.
• Ensure construction, installation, and facility operations comply with established specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead and direct maintenance personnel, facility engineers, project managers, and Environmental Health & Safety personnel while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee building space planning, maintenance operations, communication services, and facilities support activities across U.S. locations.
• Develop and manage departmental operating budgets and capital expenditures for U.S. locations.
• Analyze energy usage, support efficiency initiatives, and drive continuous facility improvements.
• Manage vendor and service contracts, including maintenance, project management, security, janitorial, vending, first aid, and other facility-related services.
• Partner with architects, contractors, landlords, real estate partners, and internal stakeholders to support remodeling, expansion, and future space requirements.
• Coordinate facility-related projects and equipment installations with site leadership and cross-functional teams, including Information Technology.
• Oversee company vehicle maintenance and related support services.
• Serve as the primary facilities liaison with external agencies, including utilities, fire departments, and law enforcement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins, CO
• Environment: standard office environment and uses general office equipment (phone, PC copier, fax machine, etc.).
• Attends or facilitates meetings, conducts training. Should be familiar with all work environments at AE.
• May be required to travel to all Advanced Energy locations.
• May need to respond to emergency facility related situations.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively direct and develop teams.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with employees, leadership, contractors, vendors, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated professionalism and sound judgment when managing projects, budgets, priorities, and business relationships.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• OSHA, EPA, or Occupational Health & Safety certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of related industry experience
• 5+ years’ experience managing a facilities team at a medium to large company

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Industrial Construction Management, Health Science/Industrial Hygiene, Physical Sciences, Engineering or similar field required

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $115,000 to $165,000 per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to [e-mail].