Facilities Manager

About This Role

This Facilities Manager role is for Saab, Inc.'s Syracuse, NY operations, where the company develops, designs, and manufactures advanced radar and surveillance systems. The manager will oversee all facilities activities across several locations, including the US Headquarters, manufacturing, and test facilities. This position involves leading a team of facilities technicians and managing operational and capital financial controls, EHS, site maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead large facility project planning and development activities, including coordinating with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings and specifications
• Develop and monitor complex plans and schedules for facility projects for the entire site
• Develop/analyze bids for facilities-related purchases of goods and services
• Establish and maintain the Facilities Operational and Capital Budgets, including long-range forecasts
• Provide value engineering expertise overseeing the coordination of the building space allocation, layout, communication services, security, and plans for future expansion/occupancy
• Monitor customer regulations, along with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances to determine impact on Saab, Inc.; develop and adapt internal operating practices accordingly
• Develop policies and procedures for business continuity planning, operational procedures, maintenance of facilities and equipment, and ensure the safety and security of all personnel through standards development
• Attract, inspire, mentor, and retain the facilities staff necessary to achieve strategic business objectives and operating goals, including coordinating personnel needs with local management relative to the overall needs and budget for the site
• Communicate with other facilities leaders and business units in the United States and Sweden to report site progress, support business objectives, implement best practices, and develop future strategies
• Manage key facility service and materials vendor/supplier relationships
• Drive performance to reach Saab, Inc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience with large-scale construction, facilities management and operations
• Expert knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements related to facilities design and maintenance management
• New and existing facility construction experience with the ability to adapt and respond quickly to required changes
• Forecast resource requirements (people, money & assets) to meet business objectives
• Ability to contribute to the development of site strategy and lead strategic initiatives in support of functional and business objectives