Facilities Manager

Radar Reinvented. Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM). Echodyne is seeking a Facilities Manager to join our fast-growing team. ROLE OVERVIEW The Facilities Manager is responsible for the leadership, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Echodyne's facilities portfolio. This role oversees building infrastructure, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, workplace services, and Building Management Systems (BMS) to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations supporting manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, and office environments. The Facilities Manager leads day-to-day facilities operations, develops maintenance and capital improvement plans, manages facilities staff and contractors, and partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, IT, Security, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to support business growth and operational excellence. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Facilities Leadership Develop and implement facilities plans that support manufacturing growth and operational excellence. Lead facilities engineering, maintenance, workplace operations, infrastructure, and capital improvement activities. Establish and maintain facilities standards, procedures, budgets, and performance metrics. Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the facilities team. Support major facilities initiatives and infrastructure investments. Facilities Engineering & Operations Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, compressed air, backup power, mechanical systems, and other critical infrastructure. Ensure high availability and reliability of building systems supporting manufacturing and engineering operations. Develop preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs. Drive operational efficiency, sustainability, and energy optimization initiatives. Building Management Systems (BMS) Oversee the company's Building Management System (BMS) and building automation infrastructure. Establish standards for BMS architecture, controls, cybersecurity, data integrity, and system performance. Lead BMS implementation, upgrades, integrations, and lifecycle management across facilities. Leverage BMS analytics and automation to improve energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and occupant comfort. Partner with IT to ensure secure integration of building automation systems with enterprise infrastructure. Capital Projects & Construction Manage planning and execution of capital improvement projects, facility expansions, renovations, and construction activities. Develop annual and multi-year capital improvement plans aligned with business objectives. Oversee project budgets, schedules, commissioning, contractor performance, and risk management. Ensure projects meet quality, regulatory, safety, and operational requirements. Compliance, Risk & Safety Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, fire and life safety codes, and applicable building codes. Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to maintain a safe working environment and support emergency preparedness. Lead facility risk assessments, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery for critical infrastructure. Financial & Vendor Management Develop and manage operating and capital budgets. Negotiate and overs…