Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
We are looking for an adaptable and motivated Facilities Manager. This role leads a small team of facilities technicians responsible for upkeep and buildout of our 90 acre campus in Berthoud, with the potential for future growth in other Front Range sites. The Facilities team is responsible for day-to-day groundskeeping and building maintenance, as well strategic projects to improve current infrastructure and add new buildings. This includes bidding, permitting, and contactor management as well as taking a hands-on role when necessary. This position will work closely with Environmental Health and Safety. A Facilities Manager with the right background and experience may also manage EHS.
Job Focus Areas and Expectations
- Manage a team of facility technicians who maintain and improve our non-test stand facilities. As a people leader, this role will have regular 1:1s, conduct performance reviews, coach employees, and manage team-related issues
- Maintain and report an annual facility budget of $1m+. This will fluctuate based on business requirements and necessitate creativity to deploy resources responsibly
- Maintains excellent facility cleanliness, manage janitorial and ensure the site is always prepared for tours and showings at all times
- Manage and maintain physical site security with obstructions, processes, and personnel focused on keeping our people, buildings, and hardware secure.
- Skilled and experienced with facility maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinkler, and general construction work. Can rely on outside contractors where it makes sense
- Primary point of contact for non-test stand facility expansion. Acts as an ‘internal general contractor’ including cost estimation, project management, permitting, regulatory compliance, and contractor/vendor management
- Review job requests to determine priorities, and schedule installation, maintenance, and repairs
- Create a preventative maintenance program using both internal and contracted support.
- Responsible for oversight of all aspects of installation and maintenance of manufacturing systems and site-wide infrastructure
- On-call for emergencies (ex: water breaks, power dropouts, sewage backups)
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in trade work
- Experience managing contractors or contract labor
- Fundamental understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general facility management
- Demonstrated construction experience (new builds, facility expansion)
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $90,000 – $130,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.
Classification: Full-time Exempt.
Benefits Include:
- Unlimited PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life, Emergency Medical Transport and Pet Insurance
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan – Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Company stock options
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.
