Senior Director, Facilities Operations

BLUE ORIGIN

Sr. Director overseeing facilities operations for Blue Origin, leading maintenance and operational strategies across a distributed portfolio.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeFlorida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $218,590 - $306,025 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Facilities Operations at Enterprise Scale
Provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities operations, maintenance, administrative services, site services, and related support functions across Blue Origin locations
Lead a distributed team of regional and functional leaders, including Directors, Senior Managers, facilities professionals, maintenance personnel, and site support teams
Partner with senior leaders across manufacturing, launch, test, engineering, real estate, construction, security, and corporate functions to align facilities priorities with business needs
Assess the current operating model and identify opportunities to improve service delivery, reliability, accountability, and scalability—building on what works and evolving what doesn't
Establish FMSO as a trusted, high-performing business partner that enables site readiness, operational continuity, and mission execution
Build and Sustain a Data-Driven Operating Model
Lead preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs across the enterprise portfolio
Strengthen the use of data, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting to improve visibility into performance, cost, capacity, risk, and resource needs
Develop structured, data-backed business cases for staffing, capital investment, maintenance priorities, and operational improvements
Establish common standards and processes where needed while accounting for site-specific operating requirements
Use metrics and trend data to identify emerging risks and address issues before they disrupt operations
Drive Operational Excellence Across the Portfolio
Own facilities and maintenance performance across all sites, with accountability for safety, reliability, compliance, cost management, and service quality
Lead annual planning for maintenance, overhead, and capital budgets; manage expenditures and provide clear financial analysis
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, regulatory, safety, and operational requirements, including those related to government-regulated land and specialty systems
Oversee complex facilities infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical distribution, substations, plumbing, piping, fuel systems, hazardous fluids, potable water, and other critical systems
Manage a large, leased facilities portfolio, including landlord relationships, lease obligations, service expectations, and site-specific constraints
Support operational readiness in a 24/7 environment, including emergency response, urgent repairs, and business continuity
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure safe work practices are understood, reinforced, and continuously improved
Develop a High-Performing Organization
Lead, develop, and retain a geographically distributed team of 100+ employees and leaders
Assess organizational capability against current and future business needs; identify talent gaps, succession needs, and development priorities
Build leadership depth across regions and functions through clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and performance management
Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving
Attract and retain technically strong facilities and maintenance talent in a competitive market
Execute the Strategic Vision
Translate enterprise facilities priorities into clear roadmaps, operating plans, milestones, and resource requirements
Partner with Real Estate, Construction, Engineering, and business leaders on site strategy, growth planning, capital projects, and long-range facility needs
Lead or support major design/build, construction, and infrastructure projects, including contractor engagement and coordination with permitting authorities
Advance the team's use of modern facilities tools, including CMMS, IWMS, and other platforms that improve reliability, planning, and decision-making
Balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership when complex or urgent situations require direct engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management and maintenance operations.
Experience leading facilities for large-scale manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial operations, or similarly complex technical environments
Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-site facilities or operations teams across a geographically distributed portfolio
Experience managing leased facilities portfolios at scale, including landlord relationships, service expectations, and site-level constraints
Technical depth in core facilities systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, substations/power infrastructure, plumbing, piping, and specialty fluid systems
Ability to evaluate technical recommendations, ask informed questions, assess tradeoffs, and maintain credibility with engineers, technicians, and skilled trades
Experience building and sustaining data-driven operating models, including metrics, dashboards, reporting systems, performance frameworks, and accountability mechanisms
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly, build trust with senior leaders, and represent the function effectively at the enterprise level
Demonstrated ability to assess organizations, develop talent, improve team performance, and build scalable leadership capability
Strong business acumen, including experience developing and managing complex operating budgets, maintenance budgets, and capital plans
Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and an engaged operational partner in a fast-paced, technically complex environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and operational complexity into clear recommendations for executive audiences
BS degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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Hard Skills & Tools

facilities managementmaintenance operationsHVACelectrical distributionsubstationsplumbingpipingdata-driven operating modelsbudget managementperformance frameworks

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationtrust buildingorganizational assessmenttalent developmentstrategic planningproblem-solvingteam performance improvementexecutive presencecontinuous improvement

Certifications

BS degree in EngineeringBS degree in Facilities ManagementBS degree in Construction Management