Director, Facilities

The role

The Director, Facilities will lead facilities operations and strategy at the Boulder headquarters. This role involves long-term planning, development, compliance, and optimization of facilities-related functions to support R&D, manufacturing, and office operations.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a long-term facilities strategy.
• Lead space planning initiatives including laboratory expansions and infrastructure upgrades.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of building systems.
• Establish and enforce preventive maintenance programs and vendor management protocols.
• Manage facilities-related capital projects from design through execution.
• Develop and manage annual facilities operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Ensure facilities and equipment comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serve as the executive sponsor of the company's EH&S program.
• Build and manage a facilities and EH&S team.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency and space utilization.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• 5+ years in facilities leadership roles
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, operations, or a related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of complex building systems, laboratory infrastructure, and manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of facilities operations in regulated life science or pharmaceutical settings
• Experience in capital project management, EH&S leadership, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Local candidates preferred

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• Holidays
• Employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options
• EAP (employee assistance program)
• Employer paid dental with a buy-up option
• Employer paid vision
• Employer paid $25,000 life/AD&D policy
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match

Before you apply

• Submit a Letter of Motivation in PDF format
• All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in the United States of America; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship
• Position may be subject to pre-employment checks, including driving history check, drug screening and a background check
• Three professional references will be requested if selected for the interview process

About the company

Watchmaker Genomics is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culturally diverse environment.