Senior Facilities Leader – Labs & Mission-Critical Ops

MATSYS Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

MATSYS Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of our facilities, from site selection and buildout through daily operations, optimization, and decommissioning.

This is a high‑impact role ensuring reliability, safety, compliance, and readiness to support a fast‑moving, engineering‑centric environment. You will collaborate across Operations, EHS, IT, Finance, and external partners to keep buildings, systems, and workspaces at the highest standard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of facilities management experience; 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience across the full facility lifecycle—from site selection through operations.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and building automation.
• Experience managing leases, vendors, and capital projects.
• Familiarity with CMMS and BMS systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, fire/life-safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Strategy & Lifecycle Management: identify and evaluate new facility opportunities.
• Lead site selection, due diligence, and space planning.
• Manage the full lifecycle of each facility: acquisition, buildout, operation, optimization, closure.
• Lead lease negotiations and manage landlord relationships.
• Oversee service contracts (HVAC, janitorial, landscaping, security, waste, etc.).
• Track lease requirements, critical dates, and CAM reconciliations.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Manage critical environments such as labs and manufacturing areas.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage utility procurement and monitoring; drive sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee renovation projects and coordinate contractors, budgets, and FF&E.
• Maintain day-to-day operations, work orders, CMMS, and KPIs.
• Ensure OSHA, ADA, environmental compliance; support EHS programs and inspections.
• Develop and manage facilities operating and capital budgets; lead internal and external teams.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

BMS systems

Job description

MATSYS Inc. is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of our facilities, from site selection and buildout through daily operations, optimization, and decommissioning.

This is a high‑impact role ensuring reliability, safety, compliance, and readiness to support a fast‑moving, engineering‑centric environment. You will collaborate across Operations, EHS, IT, Finance, and external partners to keep buildings, systems, and workspaces at the highest standard.