Facilities Manager

Madrona Venture Labs; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU program

Medical, dental & vision insurance

PPO or HDHP/HSA options

Virtual care – 98Point6

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health coverage

Travel insurance

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days (non‑x

401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Program

Commuter benefits

Paid company holidays

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of its facilities, including manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, and office spaces. The role oversees infrastructure, capital projects, and Building Management Systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include developing plans, managing staff and contractors, and partnering with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, IT, Security, and Supply Chain to support growth and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting advanced manufacturing or similarly complex environments.
• Expertise with BMS systems and building infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead capital projects and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop facilities plans supporting manufacturing growth and excellence.
• Lead facilities engineering, maintenance, and capital improvements.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and other systems.
• Manage BMS, cybersecurity, data integrity, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate capital projects, budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety codes, and environmental regs.
• Mentor facilities team and report to leadership with updates.

Skills

Facilities leadership

HVAC systems

Building Management Systems

Electrical distribution

Budgets & cost control

Leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Facilities Eng)

Construction Management background

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

Siemens Desigo

Johnson Controls Metasys

Honeywell

Schneider EcoStruxure

Tridium Niagara

Job description

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Facilities Manager to join our fast-growing team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the leadership, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Echodyne's facilities portfolio. This role oversees building infrastructure, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, workplace services, and Building Management Systems (BMS) to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations supporting manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, and office environments.

The Facilities Manager leads day-to-day facilities operations, develops maintenance and capital improvement plans, manages facilities staff and contractors, and partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, IT, Security, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to support business growth and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Facilities Leadership

• Develop and implement facilities plans that support manufacturing growth and operational excellence.
• Lead facilities engineering, maintenance, workplace operations, infrastructure, and capital improvement activities.
• Establish and maintain facilities standards, procedures, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the facilities team.
• Support major facilities initiatives and infrastructure investments.

Facilities Engineering & Operations

• Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, compressed air, backup power, mechanical systems, and other critical infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of building systems supporting manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Develop preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Drive operational efficiency, sustainability, and energy optimization initiatives.

Building Management Systems (BMS)

• Oversee the company's Building Management System (BMS) and building automation infrastructure.
• Establish standards for BMS architecture, controls, cybersecurity, data integrity, and system performance.
• Lead BMS implementation, upgrades, integrations, and lifecycle management across facilities.
• Leverage BMS analytics and automation to improve energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and occupant comfort.
• Partner with IT to ensure secure integration of building automation systems with enterprise infrastructure.

Capital Projects & Construction

• Manage planning and execution of capital improvement projects, facility expansions, renovations, and construction activities.
• Develop annual and multi-year capital improvement plans aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, commissioning, contractor performance, and risk management.
• Ensure projects meet quality, regulatory, safety, and operational requirements.

Compliance, Risk & Safety

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, fire and life safety codes, and applicable building codes.
• Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to maintain a safe working environment and support emergency preparedness.
• Lead facility risk assessments, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery for critical infrastructure.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets.
• Negotiate and oversee contracts for facilities services, utilities, maintenance providers, and construction firms.
• Monitor vendor performance and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Security, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR to support operational priorities.
• Partner with business leaders to develop facility solutions supporting operational needs.
• Present facility performance, capital projects, and operational updates to leadership.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, electronics, biotechnology, or similarly complex technical environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with Building Management Systems (BMS) such as Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Tridium Niagara, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation, utilities, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Proven experience leading capital projects and managing operating and capital budgets.
• Experience managing facilities operations and capital improvement programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
• Experience supporting classified, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience with smart buildings, industrial IoT, and integrated building automation technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive facilities engineering or facilities management experience, including leadership of engineering and maintenance teams.

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $124,733 — $187,048 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
  • Virtual Care – 98Point6
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.