Facilities Manager: Lead Operations, Safety & Projects

Lightera, LLC; Franklin Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

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.