Manager, Facilities Engineering

Vaxcyte; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity component

Job summary

Vaxcyte in the SF Bay Area is seeking a Manager, Facilities Engineering to oversee office and lab maintenance and improvements. You will lead a team of facility engineers and technicians, design layouts, and optimize critical systems while managing budgets and vendor relationships.

The role requires strong project management, knowledge of building codes, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast‑paced biotechnology environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years as facilities engineer, biotech metrology or similar.
• 2–3 years in leadership.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SAP, and CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of building processes, regulations and codes.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility engineers and technicians; manage day‑to‑day tasks.
• Oversee corrective maintenance and PM schedules for all assets.
• Define equipment specs and facility layouts; improve operational efficiency.
• Manage external/internal vendors and new lab equipment installs.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance with proper documentation.
• Coordinate maintenance and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Organization

Facilities management

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.

WHATwe do is every bit as important asHOWwe do it!Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:

*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.

*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.

*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.

*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.

Summary:

Vaxcyte is looking for a Manager, Facilities Engineering to be responsible for managing the maintenance and improvement of our office and laboratories. The Manager, Facilities Engineering will be responsible for managing all facility engineers and facility technicians. You will be responsible for assessing the facility’s resource requirements, designing, and optimizing the facility’s layout and critical operational systems, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

The successful Manager, Facilities Engineering should be able to manage the development and implementation of utility plans, perform system evaluations, and establish operational efficiency. A top-notch Manager, Facilities Engineering should have excellent project management skills and strong knowledge of structural code requirements. They should also be an energetic professional who thrives wearing multiple hats, has owned a wide range of operational office and lab responsibilities, and is able to think and work independently. A successful candidate is well organized, flexible, creative and enjoys the challenges of managing a diverse and energetic office space. This is a full-time, on-site role that reports to the Director, Facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the facility engineer’s and facility technician’s day-to-day tasks and development.
• Managing all corrective maintenance for all facility assets.
• Oversee and maintain the PM schedule for all facility assets.
• Determining facility and lab equipment specifications and requirements.
• Analyzing project costs and helping prepare draft budgets.
• Support developing specifications and implementation of facility and lab equipment, equipment layout, other facility and lab systems, and controls.
• Evaluating operational systems and facility and lab infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies.
• Planning and coordinating facility and lab infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules and activities.
• Manage external and internal vendors.
• Manage the install of new laboratory equipment.
• Manage ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work on office mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems, and lab equipment.
• Maintain all Vaxcyte HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical equipment, plumbing and gas systems, building management system (BMS), and office and lab repairs.
• Maintain and assure the proper function of the facility and its Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and DI Water Systems including repairing minor malfunctions of any of the components in and around the facility.
• Coordinating and overseeing maintenance contractors performing maintenance activities.
• Manage the BMS system, fire/life safety, and other systems required for facilities.
• Preparing reports and compliance documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.
• Perform facility inspection and report on conditions affecting operations.
• Comply with all safety procedures and requirements.
• Process work requests and turn in completed work requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Respond to emergencies and support after-hours office/lab needs and activities as required.
• Assist lab operations team in troubleshooting equipment.
• Knowledge and working understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) systems supporting building and lab equipment is a plus.

Requirements:

• At least 5-7 years of experience as facilities engineer, biotechnology metrology or in a similar role. At least 2-3 years’ experience in leadership.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SAP, and CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of the building process and construction principles.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and ethics with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate PC skills including MS Office suite. Must be able to efficiently use computers to write reports, emails, and provide written communication to leadership.
• Standing, Walking, Sitting, Reading, Stooping, climbing Ladders, crawling in / through low spaces.
• Heavy Lifting and Moving, Computers and Related Equipment, Heavy Equipment up to 70 lbs.
• Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.

Reports to: Director, Facilities

Work Arrangement (may be adjusted based on business needs, job responsibilities, or changes to company policy):

Compensation:

The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.

Salary Range: $144,000 - $169,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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As set forth in Vaxcyte’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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