Facilities Manager

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge. For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles. Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more. We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. ABOUT THE ROLE As Apex continues to expand its satellite manufacturing footprint, we are seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day operations, maintenance programs, vendors, and team that keep our engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing environments safe, compliant, and efficient. This role owns the facilities team and programs, enabling Facilities leadership to focus on strategy, capital planning, and risk management. The ideal candidate is a hybrid leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environments, able to build and run programs and a team while staying close enough to the work to step in when it matters. RESPONSIBILITIES: Team Leadership & People Management (Approximately 20%) - Hire, develop, schedule, and manage the facilities team (Leads, Technicians, Associates / Specialists, and in-house janitorial). - Set priorities, assign work, and hold the team and vendors accountable to quality, safety, and timeliness standards. - Coach and develop staff; conduct performance reviews and manage performance issues through to resolution. - Build cross-training and coverage plans so critical functions are sustained across shifts and sites. - Foster a culture of safety, service, and continuous improvement. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Programs (Approximately 25%) - Own preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, compressed air, and building systems. - Ensure rapid response and resolution for facilities issues impacting production, safety, or employee experience. - Maintain critical spares and consumables to address common and anticipated needs and minimize downtime. - Direct maintenance of light-industrial, lab, and production-support equipment in coordination with Manufacturing and Engineering. - Step in hands-on to troubleshoot or execute during escalations, emergencies, or peak demand. Vendor, Contract & Budget Management (Approximately 20%) - Manage on-site vendors and service providers (janitorial, security, HVAC, fire safety, waste, landscaping, utilities, etc.). - Track vendor performance against SLAs; drive service quality, cost control, and accountability. - Lead contract renewals, RFPs, and vendor onboarding; negotiate scope and pricing in coordination with leadership. - Prepare and manage the facilities operating budget and forecasts; monitor expenditures, validate invoices, and maintain financial controls. - Identify and drive cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities across services, repairs, and utilities. Projects, Build-Outs & Space Planning (Approximately 20%) - Lead site-level facilities projects from intake through close-out: scope, budget, schedule, contractor coordination, and documentation. - Support build-outs, renovations, equipment installs, and infrastructure upgrades; coordinate with senior leadership on larger capital initiatives. - Lead space planning: capacity assessments, layouts, equipment placement, moves, parking, and access control. - Coordinate project timing to minimize disruption to manufacturing and site operations; give advanc…