Facility Manager, R&D

ON.energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus eligibility

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ON.energy in Houston is seeking a Facility Manager to provide administrative and operational support for a high-power, multi-use campus including offices, laboratories, warehouses, and site infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring the facility operates efficiently, safely, and professionally while supporting employees, customers, contractors, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, service-oriented, and comfortable managing a wide variety of operational

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities management, office administration, or site operations.
• Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance providers, and service vendors.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills; excellent communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for Houston facility operations and workplace services.
• Maintain a professional, organized office, laboratory, and warehouse environment.
• Coordinate moves, workstation assignments, supplies, and workplace improvements.
• Track facility records, permits, inspections, and documentation.
• Coordinate facility-related bills, invoices, budgets, and vendor payments.
• Assist with budget tracking, spend visibility, and quotes from vendors.
• Schedule and coordinate contractors and service providers for maintenance.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments and facility logistics.
• Plan employee events, customer visits, and meetings; manage catering.
• Support safety programs, access controls, and incident reporting.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Project coordination

Communication

MS 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

ON.energyis building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership, with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary software,ON.energydevelops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Facility Manager will provide overall administrative and operational support for ON.energy's new Houston facility, including a modern office, high-power engineering laboratories, warehouses, and associated site infrastructure. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the facility operates efficiently, safely, and professionally while supporting the needs of employees, customers, contractors, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, service-oriented, and comfortable managing a wide variety of operational responsibilities in a fast-growing technology company. This role combines facility administration, maintenance coordination, logistics support, event planning, workplace readiness, and general business operations support.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

In the first year, the Facility Manager will establish a structured and scalable operating model for the Houston facility. This includes improving visibility and control of facility expenses, maintenance activities, vendor performance, workplace readiness, and logistics operations.

Success will be measured by creating a safe, professional, efficient, and highly responsive environment that supports ON.energy's continued growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Facility Administration and Operations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Houston facility operations and workplace services.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and efficient office, laboratory, warehouse, and shared work environment.
• Coordinate office moves, workstation assignments, supplies, furniture, and workplace improvements.
• Maintain facility records, permits, inspections, and operational documentation.

Financial and Administrative Support

• Coordinate facility-related bills, invoices, utilities, purchase requests, and vendor payments.
• Assist with budget tracking, operating expense management, and spend visibility.
• Obtain quotes from vendors and contractors for facility services and improvement projects.
• Track contract renewals, service agreements, and recurring operational expenses.
• Support facility-related insurance, tax, permit, and lease administration activities.

Contractor and Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities across the facility.
• Manage repairs involving HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, lighting, building infrastructure, and security systems.
• Schedule and coordinate contractors, service providers, and installation teams.
• Track maintenance issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Manage vendors supporting janitorial services, security, waste management, pest control, landscaping, utilities, and facility maintenance.
• Monitor vendor performance and service quality.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Support vendor onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements.

Logistics and Operational Support

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments for equipment, laboratory assets, materials, and office supplies.
• Support receiving, staging, storage, and shipment tracking activities.
• Coordinate freight providers, carriers, and delivery schedules.
• Assist engineering, operations, and supply chain teams with facility logistics requirements.

Event Planning and Workplace Services

• Coordinate employee events, customer visits, executive meetings, workshops, and company gatherings.
• Manage catering, visitor logistics, conference room readiness, and event support activities.
• Ensure common areas, conference rooms, kitchens, and visitor spaces are professional and welcoming.
• Support customer demonstrations, site tours, and special events.

Safety and Security

• Support facility safety programs and workplace readiness initiatives.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, signage, PPE availability, and safety documentation.
• Administer facility access controls, badges, keys, and visitor management processes.
• Coordinate with security providers and support incident reporting and corrective actions.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, office administration, site operations, property management, or a related operational role.
• Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance providers, and service vendors.
• Experience managing invoices, purchase requests, budgets, or facility-related expenses.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.

PREFERRED

• Experience supporting engineering laboratories, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, or technical organizations.
• Familiarity with building systems, including HVAC, electrical, security, and access-control systems.
• Experience supporting customer visits, executive events, and workplace programs.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and workplace safety practices.
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), OSHA, or similar certifications

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For US-based roles - What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays

For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
• Major medical expenses and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
• Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
• Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.

Agency Notice:ON.energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a fully executed Master Services Agreement (MSA) and a written request from an authorized member of our Talent Acquisition team will be considered the property of ON.energy. No placement fees or compensation will be paid for unsolicited candidate submissions.