Facilities Manager

Drummond Scientific Company, located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, is a family-owned company that leverages nearly 75 years of experience to maintain its position as an elite developer and manufacturer of consumable medical devices, which include both microvolume liquid transfer technology and rapid diagnostics. Our branded products can be found in laboratories across the globe and are continuously recognized for their durability and reliability. Despite the notoriety gained from the products bearing the Drummond name, what truly establishes the company as an industry leader is its role as a contract manufacturer. Parts made by Drummond have helped create and save lives by revolutionizing the field of in vitro fertilization and enabling the diagnostic technologies of many of the largest, and most innovative, companies in the world.

Summary

The Facilities Manager will perform a variety of responsibilities to help keep the facility operational. This role will work with various departments to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of all facility equipment. This role will be responsible for overseeing and implementing plans and policies that promote quality and excellence throughout the organization. This role will report directly to the Director of Operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates the workflow of assigned staff and departments to ensure projects are completed in a timely and quality manner.
• Working as a Manager of Facilities, you are responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling functions and activities of plant operations and building renovations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Researches and estimates costs of facilities projects including costs for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Oversees construction and design projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, architectural standards, and contractual requirements.
• Performs or facilitates inspections of all parts of the organization’s grounds and facilities; approves renovations, maintenance, and installations when necessary.
• Maintains a recordkeeping system documenting facility use, maintenance schedules, and any other information required by internal policy or by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintains an ongoing dialogue and working relationship with staff from other departments to ensure facilities needs and problems are quickly communicated, identified, and resolved.
• Maintains design and construction records.
• Maintains and issues keys or other access to various buildings and mechanical rooms.
• Collaborates with other staff and stakeholders to review and update the organization’s physical master plan.
• Assists with preparation of the yearly facilities management budget and special budgets for future building and remodeling projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of facilities planning principles, best practices, and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal building codes, ordinances, and regulations. • Strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate multiple tasks and projects to ensure each is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Strong technical knowledge in electrical, HVAC and high voltage systems.
• Basic understanding of building design, construction, and maintenance as needed to maintain or ensure maintenance of equipment, buildings, and other parts of the organization’s facilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Five years of related experience required.
• Forklift Certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to physically access all interior and exterior parts of the facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse all facilities in all types of weather