Senior Facilities Engineering Leader — Multi-Site Operations

Caris MPI, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences seeks a Director of Facilities Engineering to lead multi-site facility engineering efforts in Phoenix, AZ. You will drive preventive maintenance, reliability of MEP systems, and regulatory compliance while guiding in-house and contracted teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in life sciences facilities leadership, hands-on management, Six Sigma/Lean experience, and strong project and risk management skills. This role demands strategic growth planning and capital stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferred Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in a Facilities Leadership position in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare.
• Hands-on leadership coordinating in-house and contracted teams.
• Proficient with CMMS, BMS, MS Office; capable of rapid problems solving.
• Six Sigma and Lean experience; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own Facilities Engineering strategy and execution across multiple sites.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for MEP.
• Oversee HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical systems reliability and compliance.
• Lead corrective maintenance with internal and contracted teams; drive CMMS processes.
• Establish emergency response and business continuity programs for facilities.
• Manage capital planning and lead the facilities team; hire and develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Six Sigma

Lean

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or Business (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Caris Life Sciences seeks a Director of Facilities Engineering to lead multi-site facility engineering efforts in Phoenix, AZ. You will drive preventive maintenance, reliability of MEP systems, and regulatory compliance while guiding in-house and contracted teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in life sciences facilities leadership, hands-on management, Six Sigma/Lean experience, and strong project and risk management skills. This role demands strategic growth planning and capital stewardship.