Facilities & Site Projects Specialist

Lab Alley; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision,

401(k) and Paid Time Off

Career growth paths and professional发展

Logistics: Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM Austin

Job summary

Lab Alley is seeking a Facilities and Capital Projects Lead to manage a five-building campus near Dripping Springs, TX. You will oversee daily maintenance, major build-outs, and capital projects while partnering with ownership on expansion plans.

This role demands hands-on leadership, autonomy, and a track record of delivering high-quality, compliant facilities. You will coordinate with vendors, manage budgets, and ensure safety across all sites, enabling rapid company growth and reliable

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial facilities with build-out projects.
• Ability to coordinate with owners and leadership on facility projects.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong time-management skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate lifts.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and building systems.
• Proven track record of maintaining multiple buildings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility maintenance and major construction projects.
• Plan, budget, and execute capital improvement initiatives.
• Manage vendor contracts for janitorial, security, waste, and landscaping.
• Coordinate event setup and campus logistics with Office Manager.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and regulatory adherence across all buildings.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and forecast CapEx.

Skills

Facility management

Commercial build-out

Vendor coordination

Problem solving

Autonomy

Time management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Facilities and Capital Projects Lead

We are seeking a versatile, full-time leader to oversee the upkeep and operational excellence of our 5-building campus near Dripping Springs, TX. This role offers the exciting opportunity to ensure our physical infrastructure keeps pace with our rapid expansion. You will partner directly with ownership on upcoming expansion projects while maintaining autonomy over the day-to-day operations of the campus. From routine upkeep to managing custom buildouts, you will directly influence our team's daily experience and our overall operational success. If you are a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in high-quality workmanship, this is the perfect place to grow your career.

The Facilities and Capital Projects Lead oversees daily facility maintenance while directing major construction, office expansions, and capital improvement projects. This role serves as a strategic bridge between day-to-day building upkeep and the execution of complex commercial general contracting and buildouts.

Responsibilities: What You’ll Do

• Partner on Facility Buildouts and Projects: Act as the internal General Contractor to plan, budget, and execute capital improvement projects, tenant improvements, and full site buildouts. Partner directly with ownership and leadership on expansion projects, source and manage third-party subcontractors, navigate local permitting and inspections, and direct project timelines from blueprints to occupancy.
• Oversee Building Operations and Maintenance: Manage all building systems—including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems to ensure total safety and regulatory compliance. Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules for all 5 buildings to maximize system lifespans and minimize operational downtime.
• Maintain Facility Integrity and Vendor Management: Identify and execute hands-on repairs (drywall, painting, light plumbing, and mechanical fixes) while managing vendor contracts for recurring services such as janitorial, security, waste management, and landscaping.
• Coordinate Event Setup and Logistics: Partner closely with the Office Manager to handle logistics, furniture arrangement, and physical setup/teardown for campus events.
• Manage Grounds and Security: Ensure all indoor and outdoor common areas are clean, clear of obstructions, and properly secured.
• Optimize Workspace and Financial Logistics: Optimize workspace layouts to accommodate company growth, assemble furniture, and handle general handyman tasks. Formulate annual operational budgets, forecast CapEx, and negotiate high-value vendor and construction contracts.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized workspace and ensure all repairs meet safety standards to minimize facility downtime.

Must-Haves

• Prior experience managing commercial facilities with a proven track record of managing commercial build-out or contracting projects.
• Versatile Trade Experience: Proven experience handling light plumbing, drywall installation/finishing, professional painting, and minor mechanical or electrical repairs.
• Project and Vendor Coordination: Experience gathering vendor quotes, estimating project needs, and collaborating with ownership or leadership on facility projects.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: A "find a way" mindset with the ability to identify facility needs and tackle them before they become emergencies.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, climb ladders, operate scissor lifts and forklifts, and remain active on your feet throughout the day.
• Reliability and Autonomy: A strong track record of punctuality, excellent time-management skills, and the ability to oversee a 5-building campus with minimal supervision.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with building systems, reading blueprints and utilizing project management software.
• Ability to effectively utilize maintenance ticketing systems and track preventative maintenance.

Nice-to-Haves

• Advanced Trade Skills: Experience with small welding jobs or light carpentry.
• Budget Familiarity: Basic understanding of project budgeting and reading contractor proposals.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), CFM (Certified Facility Manager), or a valid General Contractor license is highly desirable.

About Lab Alley

Lab Alley is on a mission to make buying essential, natural, and high-purity chemicals effortless. Often called the "Amazon for Chemicals," our digital-first platform lets you order online in minutes with transparent pricing, real-time inventory, and instant compliance access-all backed by 99.5% on-time delivery and 98.9% inventory accuracy. Free from quote delays, salespeople, or fulfillment guesswork, our platform is built around how you want to work-so you can stop chasing suppliers and focus on running your business.

Lab Alley is a founder-led essential chemical e-commerce company based in Austin, Texas.

We operate with a foundational culture built on Care, Commitment, Genuineness, Growth, Initiative, Innovation, and Work Ethic. We also partner with Ecodrive to plant a tree for every single e-commerce purchase made.

Perks Include

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs.
• 401(k) and Paid Time Off.
• Clear career growth paths and professional development.
• Logistics: Full-time (Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM) based out of our rapidly growing Austin, TX hub.

Note: Lab Alley uses E-Verify for all positions and conducts background checks.

At Lab Alley, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you. Lab Alley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: Lab Alley is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies for this position. In the absence of a signed agreement with Lab Alley's People Operations leader, no fee will be paid for any candidates submitted by agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Lab Alley. Agencies should not reach out to our team members. To see if we are establishing new relationships with agencies you may send your information to [e-mail].