Manager, Facilities

over 1 year ago
Full time role
Somerville, MA, US... more
Somerville, MA, US... more

Job Description

Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.
Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT’s The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow’s zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow? 
Role DescriptionWe are looking for a Facilities Manager to manage lab and office expansion and operations in the Boston Area. Reporting to our Senior Manager of Site Operations, you will be responsible for making sure our facility and warehouse operations run smoothly. You will manage a team handling day-to-day issues, and will work closely with all members of Form Energy to provide a great and safe place to work. This is an exciting opportunity to manage complex projects and guide a team that will help shape the growth of a fast-moving technology start-up with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission.

What you'll do:

  • Manage a team and oversee the facilities, warehouse, shipping & receiving and workplace management departments
  • Work closely with technical teams, contractors and other stakeholders to develop facilities that meet our expanding technical and laboratory needs and to deliver equipment to meet infrastructure requirements
  • Manage or assist with capital construction projects. Familiar with city planning departments, general building codes, zoning and permitting processes
  • Manage relationships with established vendors for ongoing and new work to ensure smooth day-to-day operation of our facility. Deal with various landlords for building matters
  • Lead new equipment and services installations in all MA buildings, managing contractors and other parties to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of the new processes. Engage new vendors for services needed onsite
  • Support the execution and improvement of Form Energy's safety program

What you'll bring:

  • Experience managing and delivering complex facilities projects  
  • Demonstrated ability to work across the business to define, prioritize and deliver requests from technical and engineering teams
  • Knowledge of facilities operations and management practices
  • Strong project management and cross functional  communication skills; ability to prioritize and track multiple projects to completion
  • Experience in lab or engineering environment
  • Knowledge of MA building codes and environmental requirements

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Besides joining a community of people working to make the world better, Form Energy commits to you equitable compensation, stock options, and offers a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need to thrive.
We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page
At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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