Head of Facilities Operations & Safety

PUMA Group; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

PUMA Group in Somerville, MA seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee daily building operations, safety, vendor management, and space planning across multiple locations. You will ensure inspections, maintain security and health guidelines, and lead renovations and F&B facility services while partnering with HR and senior leaders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5–7+ years in facilities management, OSHA training, and strong project management, negotiation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or comparable work experience.
• 5-7+ years of Facility Management experience.
• OSHA Outreach Training Completion.
• Expertise in construction project management, vendor selection and negotiations.
• Proficient with maintenance contracts and terms & conditions.
• Create and maintain policies, procedures, and training programs for all locations.
• Ability to lead and manage the work of others.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Technical engineering skills – HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems preferred.
• Sound decision making.
• Problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily building operations to ensure spaces are clean, safe, functional, and able to support business needs.
• Conduct and document safety, security, and emergency preparedness inspections.
• Oversee Facilities ticketing system and assign daily tickets to staff.
• Manage repair services, installations and delivery of facilities services.
• Maintain Security Standards and Health and Safety Guidelines with building management/security teams.
• Keep Senior Director of HR updated on worker safety regulations and compliance.
• Manage facilities vendors and contractors, scheduling, performance, and compliance.
• Supervise cleaning contracts and recommend improvements.
• Act as primary contact with Landlords for maintenance and upgrades.
• Lead space planning, renovations, installations, redesigns and moves with senior leaders.
• Oversee construction/renovation projects to improve efficiency and meet goals.
• Supervise daily operations of all employee and guest F&B options and monitor cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate company events and on-site functions (Town Halls, regional meetings, etc.).
• Oversee invoicing and financial resources for facility management.
• Monitor energy usage and sustainability programs to reduce environmental impact and costs.

Skills

OSHA Training

Project management

Vendor negotiations

Policy creation

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Customer service

HVAC/Mechanical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or comparable work experience

Job description

PUMA Group in Somerville, MA seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee daily building operations, safety, vendor management, and space planning across multiple locations. You will ensure inspections, maintain security and health guidelines, and lead renovations and F&B facility services while partnering with HR and senior leaders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 5–7+ years in facilities management, OSHA training, and strong project management, negotiation, and