Senior Facilities Manager - Steel Plant Buildout (TX)

Nextpower; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the conversion of an existing space in Texas into a production-ready steel manufacturing facility and manage ongoing infrastructure and services. The role partners with plant leadership, engineering, maintenance, and EHS to sustain reliable operations and support expansion.

The candidate will have 10+ years in industrial facilities management, strong project management, and the ability to coordinate contractors, suppliers, and regulators to

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of facilities management experience in industrial settings.
• Experience building out or retrofitting spaces for manufacturing.
• Knowledge of steel manufacturing facilities and related utilities.
• Experience managing capital projects and contractor relationships.
• Ability to read drawings and coordinate engineering support.
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead space buildout plans, scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and readiness milestones for conversion of an existing building to production use.
• Coordinate facility modifications, utilities, and equipment installation with engineering, contractors, landlords, and equipment suppliers.
• Ensure floor loading, foundations, crane support, and material flow meet steel processing needs.
• Manage permits, inspections, commissioning, and handover documentation; confirm facility readiness before production startup.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs and CMMS records.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

CFM or FMP certification (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the conversion of an existing space in Texas into a production-ready steel manufacturing facility and manage ongoing infrastructure and services. The role partners with plant leadership, engineering, maintenance, and EHS to sustain reliable operations and support expansion.

The candidate will have 10+ years in industrial facilities management, strong project management, and the ability to coordinate contractors, suppliers, and regulators to