Senior Facilities Manager

Impinj, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Impinj, Inc. in Seattle seeks a Senior Facilities Manager to lead global facilities operations, including our Seattle sites at 400 Fairview and Beacon Hill, plus sites in San Diego, Brazil, Finland, and Asia.

You will manage a team of three, own the facilities budget and compliance programs, and ensure safe, compliant, efficient workplaces that scale with the business. This on-site role requires travel (10%) and collaboration with site leads, vendors, and executives to deliver capital projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years facilities management, including 3+ years leading a team.
• Experience with light manufacturing, lab, or hardware environments.
• Hands-on OSHA compliance program implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three and set clear growth paths.
• Build processes and workflows for consistent requests, maintenance, and projects.
• Own OSHA and safety compliance programs and lead investigations.
• Manage hazardous materials handling per EPA and state/local rules.
• Oversee building systems and implement a CMMS-based preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure facility infrastructure meets manufacturing and lab needs.
• Manage landlord relationships, leases, and vendor performance.
• Oversee security, emergency preparedness, and business continuity.
• Own operating and capital budgets and forecast/report expenditures.
• Lead facilities projects from planning to completion on time and budget.
• Plan space allocation across office, lab, and manufacturing areas.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Facility operations

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CMMS

IWMS

Job description

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet —including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world.If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it.Join Impinj and help us realize ourvision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.

Team Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Facilities Manager to lead our facilities management functions globally. That includes our Seattle locations at 400 Fairview and Beacon Hill and our sites in San Diego, Brazil, Finland, and Asia. You'll lead a team of three, own the facilities budget and compliance programs, and keep our offices and light manufacturing operations safe, compliant, efficient, and ready to support the business as it grows. This role is on-site at both Seattle locations, with occasional international travel (approximately 10%, typically 2-4 trips per year).

What You Will Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three: a Facilities Engineer and two Facilities Coordinators. You'll set priorities, goals, performance expectations, and give each person a clear path to grow
• Build team processes, service levels, and workflows so that requests, maintenance, and projects are handled consistently and transparently
• Own facilities-related workplace safety compliance under federal OSHA and Washington State's DOSH/WISHA requirements. This includes written programs such as lockout/tagout, hazard communication, PPE, machine guarding, and emergency action plans
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping, lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis, conduct regular safety inspections, and coordinate required employee safety training
• Manage handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste in line with EPA, Washington Department of Ecology, and local requirements
• Oversee building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and life safety systems. Implement and run a preventive maintenance program through a maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Partner with the Facilities Engineer to make sure facility infrastructure meets the needs of manufacturing and lab operations, such as power quality, environmental controls, and CDA (clean dry air) equipment
• Manage relationships with landlords and property managers, ensuring lease obligations are met
• Oversee physical security and access controls, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning for all sites
• Own the facilities operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting on repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements
• Select and manage vendors and service providers. You'll negotiate contracts, set performance expectations, and hold vendors accountable for delivery
• Lead facilities projects from planning through completion, such as buildouts, moves, equipment installations, and capital upgrades, on time and within budget
• Plan and manage space allocation across office, lab, and manufacturing areas to meet current needs and future growth
• Set facilities standards across international locations. Partner with local site leads and vendors in San Diego, Brazil, Finland, and Asia to make sure each site meets local regulations and company expectations

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of facilities management experience, including 3+ years directly managing a team
• Experience managing facilities that include light manufacturing, lab, or hardware production environments, not only office space
• Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining OSHA compliance programs in a manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed dry air, fire/life safety)
• Proven experience owning and managing a facilities budget
• Demonstrated project management skills across multiple concurrent projects
• Experience with CMMS or IWMS platforms
• Clear, confident communication with executives, employees, vendors, and international colleagues across time zones
• Ability to be on-site at both Seattle locations and travel internationally as needed

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is$113,900 - $160,800. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

US Export Controls:

This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here .

Why work at Impinj:

Know you’re making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at “Tecnopuc,” a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.