Life Sciences Facilities Operations Leader

Integral Ltd.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Daily Pay / Early access to earned WAg

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager to lead the life sciences facility operations, owning the facility, supervising teams and vendors to ensure safety, compliance, and 24/7 reliability across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and lab utilities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in facilities management with life sciences exposure, plus knowledge of FDA/GMP, capital projects, budgeting, and data-enabled maintenance platforms.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management or related field with an equivalent experience mix.
• At least 6+ years of progressive facilities management experience, including life sciences, pharma or biotech environments.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP and cleanroom standards.
• Experience managing critical facilities infrastructure and capital projects.
• Budget management and cost optimization skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the facilities operations team including technicians, engineers, and vendor partners.
• Oversee critical building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, lab support) for 24/7 reliability.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements (FDA, EPA, OSHA, MWRA) in life sciences settings.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs; leverage data analytics.
• Manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and KPI performance for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects and equipment installations with minimal disruption.
• Respond to emergencies and lead root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and manage operating budget; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Serve as primary liaison with client leadership and senior management.

Skills

Bachelor's degree relevant field

6+ years facilities management

Life sciences/pharma exposure

Regulatory knowledge (FDA, GMP)

Capital projects management

Budget management

Communication with stakeholders

Technology adoption in FM (AI/BAS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management or related

Tools

CMMS

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

AI-enabled FM platforms

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager to lead the life sciences facility operations, owning the facility, supervising teams and vendors to ensure safety, compliance, and 24/7 reliability across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and lab utilities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in facilities management with life sciences exposure, plus knowledge of FDA/GMP, capital projects, budgeting, and data-enabled maintenance platforms.