Senior Manager of Facilities

Vibrant Works; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrant Works seeks a Senior Manager of Facilities to provide strategic leadership for facilities, maintenance, safety, and capital improvements in a manufacturing setting. You will ensure safe, efficient operation of buildings, utilities, and production support systems while aligning with organizational goals.

You will lead maintenance teams, manage budgets and capital projects, drive regulatory compliance, and partner with operations to ensure continuous production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 7–10 years of progressive facilities management experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience managing capital projects, budgets, contractors, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute facilities and maintenance strategy.
• Lead and mentor facilities, maintenance, custodial, and safety teams.
• Develop departmental goals, KPIs, budgets, and capital improvement plans.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and building systems.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure production readiness.
• Manage renovations, expansions, and capital projects.
• Manage operating and capital budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate and oversee vendor and contractor relationships.
• Support OSHA, EPA, environmental compliance initiatives.
• Lead emergency preparedness, business continuity, and corrective actions.
• Oversee physical security systems and facility access.
• Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Approve payroll and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Budget management

Vendor management

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Communication with individuals with di

Valid driver's license

Education

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

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Roosevelt (Corporate Offices) - San Antonio, TX 78210Reports to: VP of Manufacturing

Department: Facilities

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Travel: 5 to 10%

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager of Facilities provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all facilities, maintenance, custodial services, safety, environmental compliance, and capital improvement activities. This position ensures all buildings, infrastructure, utilities, and production support systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably while supporting organizational goals.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute the organization's facilities and maintenance strategy.
• Lead, mentor, train, and evaluate facilities, maintenance, custodial, and safety personnel.
• Develop departmental goals, KPIs, budgets, and capital improvement plans.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, security, and building automation systems.
• Partner with operations and manufacturing leadership to ensure equipment reliability, facility readiness, and uninterrupted production support.
• Manage renovations, expansions, and capital projects.
• Manage operating and capital budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate and oversee vendor and contractor relationships.
• Collaborate with the Safety Coordinator to support OSHA, EPA, environmental, and other regulatory compliance initiatives, helping ensure adherence to applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Lead emergency preparedness, business continuity, accident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Oversee physical security systems and facility access.
• Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Approve payroll, conduct performance reviews, and administer discipline as needed.
• Perform other duties and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Demonstrate and embody Vibrant Works' values: Be Limitless, Be Resilient, Be People Centered, Be a Team, and Be Trustworthy.

QualificationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 7-10 years of progressive facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience managing capital projects, budgets, contractors, and regulatory compliance.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, OSHA, EPA, and building codes.
• Budget, project, and vendor management experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday as required.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in varying environmental conditions as needed.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to noise, heat, and cold, as applicable.
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties.

This job description does not imply these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operations of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.

Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, Vibrant Works gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. Information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process.

Vibrant Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.