**Facilities Manager** Manufacturing & Utilities Wake County, NC, US Pay Rate Low: 45 | Pay Rate High: 49 + Added - 02/07/2025 Apply for Job Our client is seeking a proactive, adaptable, and hands-on **Facilities Manager** to lead daily operations and help scale our fast-growing site. This is a key role that blends operational expertise with creative problem solving to keep our workplace safe, efficient, and well-maintained. You'll play a vital part in supporting our team’s productivity, building vendor relationships, and establishing reliable systems as we grow. **Pay Range:** $45-49/hr (Equivalent to ~$100K annually) **Location:** Onsite – Wake County, NC **Type:** Contract with potential for full-time hire **Key Responsibilities:** + Serve as the primary contact for all facilities-related matters, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and professionally. + Oversee day-to-day facility operations, working both independently and with external vendors to maintain smooth, safe, and compliant workflows. + Collaborate closely with Office Management and Lab Operations to uphold safety, security, and compliance standards. + Create and manage preventative maintenance programs and standards for office and facility upkeep. + Lead vendor selection and management, including overseeing service agreements and running RFP processes as needed. + Support site logistics by developing procedures for shipping/receiving, storage, and asset management. + Build and continuously improve SOPs and processes related to facility operations. + Assist with special projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site. **Qualifications:** + 5+ years of experience in facilities management, preferably in high-growth or fast-paced environments. + Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. + Proven track record in vendor management, including negotiation and performance oversight. + Familiarity with budgeting and resource planning. + Working knowledge of HVAC, life safety systems, lighting, and general building maintenance. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Hands-on, problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership and initiative. + Team player who’s comfortable jumping in wherever needed—including occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs). + Experience in gene therapy, biologics, or GMP manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! INDBH We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.