Position:  Facilities and Engineering Lab Manager /Senior Manager

Location: Dallas, Tx

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Establish or manage and maintain the facilities systems (i.e., fire, life, safety; audio-video; HVAC; security), our EHS compliance; waste management plan; and vendors, for buildings including office, laboratory, warehouse, and common areas.
• Implement and manage plans for upgrades or improvements to existing facilities.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to design, manage, schedule, budget upgrade or improvement projects for existing facilities.
• Define requirements, select vendors, coordinate installation, maintain and manage the security systems for commercial or industrial facilities.
• Acquire, maintain, and manage furniture and equipment for office and warehouse/workshop settings and coordinate deliveries and installations of equipment and materials for the projects.
• Establish and manage project budget, timelines, and schedules.
• Manage and coordinate contractor operations and internal or external service/maintenance activities including equipment installation, construction, and HVAC related works.
• Minimize facility downtime and business interruptions.
• Lead a team of Test Technicians and Engineers in providing high-quality test data to project teams.
• Create and establish the Engineering Test Laboratory processes consistent with headquarter Laboratory processes including resource management, test planning, data acquisition, data quality management, EHS, calibration, facilities management, employee training and agency certifications (AHRI, UL, ETL).
• Coordinate testing priorities
• Develop and implement standard work to eliminate waste and leverage best practices.
• Hire, train and develop a flexible inclusive team that can support the testing.
• Support implementation of Capital Expenditure Projects which continue to enhance our laboratories.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Science, Business, or related field of study
• At least 5+ years of previous leadership experience
• 8+ years of facility or laboratory management experience
• Experience in managing outside vendors and contractors to accomplish facility projects
• Experience with HVAC equipment, product design, laboratory equipment and testing practices, operations environment, or project management is preferred.
• Familiar and understand OSHA safety guidelines and regulations
• Ability to create, read, and interpret drawings
• Proficient managing and operating a budget
• Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong results/goal orientation
• Detail oriented with strong communication skills