Pharma Facilities & Engineering Lead

Sodexo; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager for a pharmaceutical company in Rahway, NJ to support building operations, including MEP systems, preventive maintenance, and building management. You will lead day-to-day operations, manage vendor relationships, and drive compliance and performance in a multi-building site.

The role emphasizes individual contribution with opportunities to collaborate, implement efficient systems, and ensure high-quality service and safety standards across

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management, engineering services, or related operational environments.
• Leadership and team management skills, with a focus on coaching and performance development.
• Technical expertise in building systems, maintenance procedures, and compliance standards.
• Effectively coordinate and manage external vendors and contractors on-site.
• Organizational and communication skills to oversee operations and align with client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for facilities and engineering services, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance and support across the site.
• Manage vendor relationships, oversee frontline teams, and drive compliance, training, and performance that align with client expectations and operational goals.
• The role is an individual contributor role focusing on completing specific tasks and projects, with potential collaboration with a team.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager for a pharmaceutical company in Rahway, NJ, to support building operations, including MEP systems, preventive maintenance, and building management.

Responsibilities include entering work orders, conducting site inspections, identifying facility issues, coordinating with vendors, and scheduling maintenance activities across multiple buildings.

About the job

In this role, you'll lead day-to-day operations for facilities and engineering services, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance and support across the site. You’ll manage vendor relationships, oversee frontline teams, and drive compliance, training, and performance that align with client expectations and operational goals.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $67405 - $87230

What’s in it for you

• Take ownership of facility operations and lead a skilled team that keeps environments running smoothly.
• Make an impact through strategic oversight of labor, inventory, and budget performance.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors to deliver timely, high-quality service solutions.
• Develop and implement systems that support efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Build leadership skills through hands-on management and staff development opportunities.
• Gain visibility with clients and cross-functional teams through your operational expertise.
• Be part of an organization that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in facilities management, engineering services, or related operational environments.
• Leadership and team management skills, with a focus on coaching and performance development.
• Technical expertise in building systems, maintenance procedures, and compliance standards.
• Effectively coordinate and manage external vendors and contractors on-site.
• Organizational and communication skills to oversee operations and align with client expectations.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 0-2 years
• Related Experience: 0-2 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form.