Multi-Site Facilities Leader – Projects & Operations

McNICHOLS CO.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentives

Health and wellness benefits

15 days PTO

100% company paid life insurance and .

401k matching

Job summary

McNICHOLS is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead strategic and day-to-day facilities operations across 20 locations nationwide. The role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while supporting growth through renovations and capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of commercial and industrial facilities, with proven ability to oversee large-scale renovations or new leased spaces. Travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facilities project management experience in multi-site industrial, warehouse, or commercial facilities.
• Proven experience leading facility expansion, renovation, or construction projects.
• Strong vendor and contractor management experience.
• Experience managing capital and operating budgets.
• Strong understanding of warehouse equipment and building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and security systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with facility management software.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, building codes, and facility compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Ability to travel frequently between locations and serve as a hands-on technical resource as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities management requests and vendor relationships across 20 locations, with the support of an administrative team.
• Serve as the technical resource for facility-related decisions to support routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, safety, and compliance with company standards or regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical support for projects involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, fire protection, security systems, lighting, dock equipment and production machinery.
• Maintain facility drawings, floor plans, and equipment documentation.
• Lead facility expansion, renovation, relocation, and construction projects from concept through completion. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contractor specifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national and local service providers by negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and reviewing cost to achieve optimal value.
• Serve a key member of the Safety Committee and directly oversee safety equipment, corrective actions, and projects to maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage facilities budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Partner with senior leaders to establish and maintain emergency response procedures and business continuity plans related to facility operations.

Skills

Facilities project management

Vendor & contractor management

Budgeting & cost control

Reading engineering drawings

MS Office & PM tools

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Tools

Facility management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

McNICHOLS is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead strategic and day-to-day facilities operations across 20 locations nationwide. The role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while supporting growth through renovations and capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of commercial and industrial facilities, with proven ability to oversee large-scale renovations or new leased spaces. Travel between sites is expected.