Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
The Senior Manager, Facilities is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of all aspects of corporate facilities operations, including building maintenance, capital projects, vendor management, workplace strategy, and compliance. This role ensures a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment that supports organizational growth and employee experience.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven leader with a strong track record in managing multi-site or corporate campuses, leading teams, and executing large-scale projects.
What you'll do:
- Facilities Operations & Maintenance:
- --Oversee day-to-day operations of company facilities, including maintenance, repairs, janitorial, security, and landscaping services.
- --Manage preventive maintenance programs and ensure all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety) are fully operational.
- --Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to facilities and workplace safety.
- Strategic Planning & Workplace Management:
- --Lead space planning initiatives to optimize workspace utilization and support company growth.
- --Develop and execute long-term facilities strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- --Plan and coordinate office expansions, relocations, and reconfigurations.
- Capital Projects & Construction:
- --Manage renovation, construction, and tenant improvement projects from planning through execution.
- --Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specifications.
- --Track project budgets, timelines, and vendor performance.
- Vendor & Contract Management:
- --Oversee relationships with external vendors and service providers.
- --Negotiate contracts, monitor service level agreements, and ensure vendor performance meets expectations.
- Compliance, Safety & Sustainability:
- --Maintain regulatory compliance for all facilities operations, including fire, environmental, and occupational safety standards.
- --Implement sustainability initiatives, energy management, and efficiency programs.
- --Support emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.
- Team Leadership:
- --Lead, mentor, and develop facilities staff and cross-functional project teams.
- --Establish priorities, performance goals, and development plans for direct reports.
- --Collaborate with departments such as IT, HR, Security, and Operations on facility-related initiatives.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7–10+ years of facilities management experience, including leadership of multi-site or corporate facilities.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, and facilities operations.
- Experience managing capital projects, budgets, and vendor contracts.
- Knowledge of workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and building codes.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site facilities or corporate campuses, including operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead facility operations in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Experience driving strategic workplace planning, space optimization, and hybrid work initiatives.
- Track record of managing construction projects, renovations, and tenant improvements from concept to completion.
- Exposure to technology-driven building systems, energy management programs, and smart building infrastructure.
- Strong experience leading cross-functional teams, including facilities, security, IT, and operations.
- Track record of developing and executing long-term facilities strategies aligned with corporate growth and sustainability goals.
- Experience building high-performing facilities teams and mentoring mid-level managers.
- Strong vendor management skills with a proven ability to negotiate contracts, manage SLAs, and optimize service delivery.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
- Proven ability to balance operational excellence with innovation and sustainability initiatives.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive-level presentation skills.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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