Facility Manager

PAE Government Services Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 80,100 - 97,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking a Facility Manager for its Operations & Maintenance team in Ankeny, Iowa. This role is crucial for overseeing day-to-day maintenance operations, ensuring safety protocols, and managing budgetary control while directing a diverse staff.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in facilities management, a commitment to operational excellence, and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible facilities or production operations experience.
• Experience creating metrics and data mining for performance results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day production maintenance operations.
• Maintain equipment in functional condition by guiding technical staff.
• Establish effective communication to understand employee needs.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget control

Organizational skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Facility Manager – Operations & Maintenance

Amentum is seeking a Facility Manager for our Operations & Maintenance team in Des Moines, IA. Typical work hours are Monday - Friday; hours may vary based on business demand. The Facility Manager is fully responsible for the overall operation of facility and production maintenance infrastructures. You will demonstrate a commitment to safety, continuously monitoring safe work practices within the maintenance team and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. You are the primary focal point for production personnel for any maintenance‑related work on site, accountable for productivity, efficiency and quality of facilities maintenance work, succession planning for the maintenance team, coordinating surge maintenance support on site, and ensuring all team members have appropriate training and experience to perform their assigned work. You will solicit proposals and coordinate work out of scope Facilities Maintenance vendors (e.g., elevator contractor, floor repair, roofers, etc.).

Must have a working knowledge in a number of areas, including but not limited to rigging and millwright, hydraulics, compressed air systems, plumbing, machining, welding and fabrication, carpentry, HVAC, electrical and electrical distribution, electronics, PLCs, building and fire alarm systems, etc., to direct the work of others. This position may require routine performance of maintenance as part of daily responsibilities. You will ensure cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop and spare parts inventory. The Facility Manager ensures the safety and well-being of employees, safeguards company funds and property, and generally represents Amentum in the field with respect to the client.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day production maintenance operations and maintain client buildings, facilities and equipment, ensuring all equipment is operating in a functional condition by guiding a workforce of technical and non‑technical employees.
• Influence, develop and control budget, costs, staff and vendors by planning, scheduling, implementing processes and drafting procedures.
• Utilize strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and creative thinking to introduce and manage change to achieve continuous improvement.
• Initiate and communicate a variety of personnel actions; e.g., employment, termination, performance and salary reviews, disciplinary actions, scheduling and/or approving overtime.
• Establish and maintain effective two‑way communications to understand employee needs and concerns, and communicate employee attitudes and expectations to higher management; properly manage employee personal information.
• Identify and maintain accountability for company assets within the assigned area and ensure employees understand their obligation to protect company assets.
• Demonstrate leadership by example and show integrity and candor in all actions.
• Work proactively to identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze these issues using appropriate resources, and develop and implement optimum alternatives.
• Develop and recommend long‑range goals and short‑range objectives as well as plans and practices to produce optimum results.
• Direct day‑to‑day operations to attain established goals and objectives.
• Monitor performance against approved plans.
• Clearly understand Amentum scope of work and contract requirements for the area of responsibility.
• Support Amentum management as the designated Amentum agent for all discussions and negotiations with customers.
• Support or conduct formal presentations to clients and/or management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, facilities management, or a related field, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible facilities or production operations and maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating metrics and data mining for driving performance results.
• Experience creating PowerPoint presentations and giving presentations in front of large audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites with emphasis on navigating and formulating within Excel and Access.
• General working knowledge of industrial facility maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance‑abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position will require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during the shift.
• Flexible to bend, stoop, squat repetitively during the shift.
• Regularly kneel repetitively for the shift.
• Move in a 90‑degree fashion on a repetitive basis for the shift.
• Stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for the shift.
• Walk extensively throughout the plant during the shift.
• Use a company/client approved utility knife.
• Differentiate colors pertaining to wire color‑coding.
• Perform repetitive wrist movements.
• Interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements

• Wear steel‑toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other personal protective equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) associated with the job and/or work environment to maintain acceptable performance levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in a leadership position demonstrating the ability to analyze production maintenance related problems (electrical, controls, automation, robotics, mechanical) and determine solutions for resolution.
• Experience managing a multi‑skilled workforce to deliver positive results.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and complex industrial electrical systems.
• Experience utilizing continuous improvement disciplines such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, 4 M’s, etc.
• Experience in new business start‑ups.

Other Attributes

• Willing to work overtime when required.
• May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Compensation

Compensation: $89,000.00. Actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax‑saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.