Facilities Manager: Lead Maintenance, Projects & Safety

Lightera; New Jersey; On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

Lightera, based in Somerset, NJ, is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the safe, efficient operation of a multi-building facility. You will lead maintenance teams, manage capital projects, and coordinate vendors to keep systems running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and related facility systems, strong project management skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. The role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and/or industrial facility systems.
• Experience leading maintenance programs and facility projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop facilities and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee building, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure maintenance, including preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Plan and manage facility improvement and capital projects, including budgets, schedules, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain facility systems, documentation, procedures, and maintenance programs.
• Monitor critical infrastructure and identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Support building management, security, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Communicate facility needs, priorities, risks, and project status to site leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements, codes, and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Excel

CAD

Safety

Documentation

Independence

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Lightera, based in Somerset, NJ, is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the safe, efficient operation of a multi-building facility. You will lead maintenance teams, manage capital projects, and coordinate vendors to keep systems running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and related facility systems, strong project management skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. The role offers competitive salary and benefits.