Facilities Operations Manager

Blue Origin Facilities Manager

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will push the boundaries of what's possible in facilities management and operations, as a visionary and hands-on leader supporting Blue Origin's Launch Site One. You will contribute substantively to the team's impact on all aspects of building and operating our world class facilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and operations of facilities infrastructure at leased residential/gym properties, and hospitality/catering services to include Blue Housing (duplexes, homes, and apartments), Hotel (Crew Quarters One), Recreation Services (Lift Site One Gym), Dining Facility and Operations.
• Provide direction and leadership to the facilities staff and contractor work force.
• Oversees daily operations of the upkeep of physical infrastructure, ensuring a continual state of safety and readiness for Blue Origin employees in residential, hotel and gym properties.
• Project manage modifications and improvements to properties
• Develop and manage budgets for maintenance and operations of facilities and infrastructure, including annual operating and capital budgets.
• Coordinate with local site leadership and other internal/external stakeholders on priorities, strategy, and operational execution, and provide regular updates on KPI.
• Develop and implement strategies for customer centricity to meet current and future growth needs for housing, hotel, gym and food services.
• Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement initiatives--adept at constructability analysis and value engineering to maximize customer value.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, operational management experience, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of management and leadership experience in facilities management or related fields.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work.
• Recent and relevant experience in facility project management and team leadership skills.
• Experience developing Statements of Work (SOWs) and managing contractors.
• Must be skilled at change management (scope and cost changes) and familiar with review of plans, specifications, proposals, change orders, schedules, and requests for information.
• Strong bias for action and a proven track record for delivering results while leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and communication (oral and written).

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, hospitality services or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive background in facility operations and facility maintenance.
• Background in hospitality food services and Food Code.

Culture Statement: Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations: Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check:

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check.
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits:

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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