We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Facilities Engineering to lead critical facility operations, engineering strategy, and capital projects in a highly regulated environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building reliability, operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across site systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation and maintenance of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, controls, and other critical infrastructure.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of facilities engineering professionals while setting priorities and supporting their growth.
• Oversee capital and facility improvement projects from planning and design through execution and closeout.
• Support long-range facility planning, equipment reliability efforts, and infrastructure strategy.
• Build and manage budgets for engineering operations, capital spending, and maintenance activities.
• Partner with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery and effective project execution.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve uptime and asset performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for system or equipment issues.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements.
• Support sustainability, energy-efficiency, and process improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 9+ years of experience in facilities engineering or facilities management.
• At least 3–5 years of leadership experience managing people, projects, or operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, utility infrastructure, and building automation systems.
• Experience working in a regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device operations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and HVAC drawings.
• Experience using CMMS platforms and maintaining engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and manage complex work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting cleanroom systems, compressed air, nitrogen or compressed gas distribution, purified water, and water sanitization systems.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring systems and asset management practices.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, maintenance documentation, and audit-ready records.
• Background in CAPA and non-conformance investigations.
• Exposure to GMP- or GLP-regulated environments.
• Experience leading high-visibility, multi-million-dollar facility or capital projects.
• Strong interest in sustainability, energy reduction, and operational efficiency.

Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join an environment built on respect, collaboration, and continuous growth.

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