Shipyard Facilities & Operations Leader

Snow & Company Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (employee)

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Snow & Company is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead shipyard facilities, grounds, and equipment in Seattle. You will coordinate operations with Production and Project Managers to keep assets ready, safe, and aligned with schedules.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in industrial or shipyard settings, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to improve reliability, workflow, and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or similar role.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, construction, or shipyard environments preferred.
• Experience supervising labor teams is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensures shipyard facilities, equipment, and infrastructure are fully operational and aligned with daily production needs.
• Works with Production and Project Managers to prioritize and execute work that supports schedules.
• Manages yard readiness, workspace access, and equipment availability for production activities.
• Oversees fleet of vehicles and equipment including licensing and maintenance.
• Identifies and resolves issues impacting production flow, schedule, or safety.
• Coordinates subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams for yard work.
• Maintains site organization, parking, and yard usage expectations.
• Develops and executes preventative maintenance programs with minimal disruption.
• Coordinates repairs, installations, and upgrades; serves as primary facilities vendor contact.
• Contributes to budgeting and forecasting for facilities expenses.
• Supports facility upgrades, repairs, and capital projects.

Skills

Facilities management

Operations leadership

Team supervision

Independent worker

Safety compliance

Job description

Snow & Company is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead shipyard facilities, grounds, and equipment in Seattle. You will coordinate operations with Production and Project Managers to keep assets ready, safe, and aligned with schedules.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in industrial or shipyard settings, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to improve reliability, workflow, and safety in a fast-paced environment.