Facilities Supervisor

The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an experienced Facilities Supervisor to join our team in Spokane, WA. In this role, the Facilities Supervisor will oversee all facility and workplace operations at the Spokane location, including general office spaces as well as specialized manufacturing, research and development (R&D), engineering, and integration environments. The role involves facilities management, including maintenance and vendor management, partnering with physical security, workplace continuity planning, event coordination management, adherence to health and safety protocols, and other related facilities and workplace responsibilities. This role is instrumental in driving production excellence by implementing strategic plans to address the facility's operational needs, growth, and ensuring cost efficiency.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct scheduled maintenance reviews and Facility Condition Assessments for the Spokane facilities, identifying and addressing areas requiring improvement, repair, or investment


• Manage relationships with vendors, including evaluating, selecting, and coordinating service contracts for HVAC, janitorial services, electrical maintenance, equipment, and other critical infrastructure


• Coordinate and oversee workplace logistics, such as office moves/relocations and decommissions, employee relocations, new hire onboarding (space setup), furniture reconfigurations, and preparation for expansions


• Ensure spaces remain functional and compliant with operational, maintenance, and safety requirements


• Monitor and manage costs related to facility operations and workplace management, ensuring adherence to guidelines and company financial standards


• Analyzes and determines work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency


• Evaluate cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high standards of safety and security


• Provide regular reports to leadership on system performance, facility conditions, and key metrics


• Will oversee the daily maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the office building, ensuring all equipment, HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems are functioning properly


• Coordinate and supervise facility-related contractors, vendors, and service providers


• Implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize disruptions and downtime


• Work requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance


• Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 5+ years relevant work experience; OR  


• In lieu of a degree, an H.S. diploma and 9+ years’ experience as a Facilities Manager in a manufacturing/production field related to energetic materials

Experience and Skills Required:

• Proven track record in facility management, building operations, supervisory experience in management, budgeting, vendor management, operations and maintenance required


• General knowledge of mechanical, electrical systems


• Will oversee the daily maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the office building, ensuring all equipment, HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems are functioning properly


• Coordinate and supervise facility-related contractors, vendors, and service providers.


• Implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize disruptions and downtime.


• Strong computer proficiency skills with emphasis on knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Project, Power Point)


• Ensure that all facilities services and repair activities are effectively delivered, and facilities needs are met across multiple locations


• Assist in space management, vendor contracts and services such as security and janitorial


• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for facility upgrades and renovations


• Experience in Implementing sustainable and energy-efficient practices to reduce waste, conserve energy, and lower utility costs


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required


• Independently determine and develop approach to solutions


• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War

Preferred:

• FMP (Facilities Management Professional), or CFM (Certified Facility Manager)


• Familiarity with defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries


• Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War

Anticipated Annual Salary Range:  $78,852.80 to $131,435.20 USD. Offer may vary depending on experience, and skill set.

Who is ARA? Learn more about ARA and Our Core Values at WHO WE ARE - ARA 

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/ 

Please apply at careers.ara.com for the Facilities Supervisor position # FACIL009485