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Salary: USD 144,000 - 169,000 / annual
Vaxcyte, a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company, is seeking a Manager, Facilities Engineering to oversee the maintenance and optimization of office and laboratory facilities in San Carlos, CA. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Director, Facilities.
You will manage a team of facility engineers and technicians, overseeing day-to-day operations, corrective and preventive maintenance schedules, and facility asset management. Key responsibilities include designing and optimizing facility layouts and critical operational systems, managing utility plans, performing system evaluations, and establishing operational efficiency protocols.
You will be responsible for determining facility and lab equipment specifications, analyzing project costs and preparing budgets, and supporting the development and implementation of facility and lab systems and controls. Additional duties include evaluating operational systems and infrastructure to improve efficiencies, planning and coordinating maintenance schedules, managing external and internal vendors, and overseeing installation of new laboratory equipment.
You will maintain all building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, gas systems, building management systems (BMS), and DI water systems. You will coordinate with maintenance contractors, manage the BMS and fire/life safety systems, prepare compliance documentation, ensure adherence to building codes and health/safety standards, perform facility inspections, and respond to emergencies and after-hours needs as required. You will also assist the lab operations team in troubleshooting equipment and process work requests in a timely manner.
This role requires someone who is well-organized, flexible, creative, and able to think independently while managing diverse responsibilities. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable wearing multiple hats.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering
- 5-7 years of experience as a facilities engineer, in biotechnology metrology, or similar role
- 2-3 years of leadership experience
- Experience with AutoCAD, SAP, and CMMS systems
- Knowledge of building processes, construction principles, and relevant regulations/building codes
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Intermediate PC skills including MS Office suite
- Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, read, stoop, climb ladders, and crawl in/through low spaces
- Ability to lift and move heavy equipment up to 70 lbs
- COVID-19 vaccination required
- High level of integrity, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality
