Facilities Manager: Lead Operations, Safety & Projects

Lightera, LLC

Franklin Township, Northern (NJ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 140,000

Full time

27 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) matching

Job summary

Lightera, LLC in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a multi-building operation. You will supervise maintenance staff, oversee building systems, and drive safety, reliability, and efficiency across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and support services.

The role requires strong project management, budgeting, vendor coordination, and the ability to develop work instructions and technical documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's/Associate degree in engineering or related field
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical, HVAC facility systems; process gases or chemicals a plus
  • Proven ability to lead maintenance teams and manage projects
  • Strong communication, problem solving, and safety focus

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop facilities and maintenance personnel
  • Oversee building, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure 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
  • Maintain discretion with confidential information
  • Adhere to safety policies and standards
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred
  • Experience with maintenance programs and facility projects
  • Strong project management and communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office; Excel

Skills

Facilities management
Project management
Leadership
Communication
Problem solving
CAD experience
MS Office
Independent work
Safety compliance
Vendor management

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc./Bachelors)

Tools

SolidWorks
AutoCAD

Job description

Lightera, LLC in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a multi-building operation. You will supervise maintenance staff, oversee building systems, and drive safety, reliability, and efficiency across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and support services.

The role requires strong project management, budgeting, vendor coordination, and the ability to develop work instructions and technical documentation.

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