Facilities Manager

Saab

Facilities Manager overseeing operations at Saab's Syracuse facilities. Managing a team and ensuring compliance with safety and operational goals.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeEast Syracuse • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $132,000 - $171,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead large facility project planning and development activities including coordinating with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings and specifications.
Develop and monitor complex plans and schedules for facility projects for entire site.
Develop/analyze bids for facilities related purchases of goods and services.
Establish and maintain the Facilities Operational and Capital Budgets, including long-range forecasts.
Provide value engineering expertise overseeing the coordination of the building space allocation, layout, communication services, security, and plans for future expansion/occupancy.
Monitors customer regulations, along with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances to determine impact on Saab, Inc.; develops and adapts internal operating practices accordingly.
Develop policies and procedures for business continuity planning, operational procedures, maintenance of facilities and equipment, and ensure the safety and security of all personnel through standards development.
Attract, inspire, mentor, and retain the facilities staff necessary to achieve strategic business objectives and operating goals. This includes coordinating personnel needs with local management relative to the overall needs and budget for the site.
Communicate with other facilities leaders and business units in the United States and Sweden to report site progress, support business objectives, implement best practices, and develop future strategies.
Manage key facility service and materials vendor / supplier relationships.
Drive performance to reach Saab, Inc.’s safety, operational uptime, and budget goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience with large-scale construction, facilities management and operations.
Expert knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements related to facilities design and maintenance management.
New and existing facility construction experience with the ability to adapt and respond quickly to required changes.
Forecast resource requirements (people, money & assets) to meet business objectives.
Ability to contribute to the development of site strategy and lead strategic initiatives in support of functional and business objectives.
Works well in a team environment.
Measure team and process performance through the definition and use of appropriate metrics.
Excellent communication and team building experience working in an international environment.
Willingness to travel up to 5% in support facility and corporate activities.
Experience working in a matrix organization.
Able to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

facility project planningdesign criteria developmentlayout and detail drawingsbudget managementvalue engineeringbusiness continuity planningoperational proceduresconstruction managementfacilities managementresource forecasting

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationteam buildingstrategic initiative developmentadaptabilitycollaborationperformance measurementinspirationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's degree in EngineeringDoD Secret level clearance