Global Director of Facilities

The role

The Global Director of Facilities oversees the operation, maintenance, and development of facilities in Brooklyn, Detroit, New Orleans, and future locations. This role manages renovations, construction projects, capital improvements, and the transition of new facilities into operations.

What you will do

• Oversee facilities operations across all Newlab locations.
• Establish consistent systems for maintenance, safety, security, vendors, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage construction, renovation, and capital-improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, landlords, public partners, and internal teams.
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Support the evaluation, design, construction, and opening of future Newlab locations.
• Build and manage local facilities teams and third-party service providers.
• Provide clear reporting on project schedules, budgets, risks, and building performance.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in facilities management, construction, real estate operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex construction or renovation projects.
• Strong project-management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and contractor oversight.
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities or locations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly (1-2x per month) among Newlab locations.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with industrial, laboratory, manufacturing, or technically complex buildings

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits

About the company

Newlab is seeking a Global Director of Facilities to oversee the operation, maintenance, and continued development of our facilities across Brooklyn, Detroit, New Orleans, and future locations.