Sr. Manager, Facilities

Virgin Galactic is looking for a hands-on Sr. Manager, Facilities to lead facilities operations across our California locations; Tustin (Flight), Irvine (STC) and the Mojave campus. The Sr, Manager, Facilities executes and supervises facilities at Headquarters, Testing and Hangar Operations for maintenance support (painting, basic repairs, etc.) and owns facility process improvement, SOPs, budgets, vendor management and safety/compliance. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Sr. Manager supervises facilities staff at each location and ensures collaboration across all Virgin Galactic sites. This role requires frequent travel between sites and occasional support in other VG facilities outside of California. Responsibilities Develops and strengthens relationships with the landlords for Orange County (Flight & STC) and Mojave for all service calls, required maintenance, and meetings Oversees day-to-day facilities operations at Orange County (Flight & STC) and Mojave: maintenance, repairs, preventative maintenance, grounds, utilities, shop/hangar readiness and facility safety. Performs and covers technician-level facility tasks as needed (painting, carpentry, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, basic HVAC/plumbing support) to maintain operations and meet service levels. Develops, documents, implements and maintains facility SOPs, maintenance schedules, work orders and checklists; ensure standardized execution across sites. Leads continuous improvement for facilities processes (5S, preventive maintenance optimization, spare parts management) to reduce downtime and costs. Assists with managing facility budgets, forecasts, capital requests, and cost-control measures; report on facility KPIs and drive corrective actions. Manages contractors and vendors: sourcing, bid evaluation, contracting, performance oversight and invoice validation, aligning with procurement processes and policies. Ensures compliance with all safety, environmental and regulatory requirements applicable to campuses and hangars; conduct audits and manage corrective actions. Coordinates with Operations, Safety, EHS, Security, Supply Chain and Engineering on cross-functional facility needs, capacity planning and project execution. Plans and executes small-to-medium capital projects and renovations; manage timelines, budgets and contractors. Supervises and develops facilities technicians and contractors, conducts performance reviews and trainings. Maintain inventory of facility-critical spares and equipment, order and track materials. Provides regular facility status reports and recommendations to the Director of Facilities; and participates in strategic planning for capacity and capital investments. Supports the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done. Ensures that teammates practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention and adhere to regulatory protocols and rules. Required Skills and Experience 8+ years facilities or maintenance management experience in industrial, manufacturing or technical campus environments; hands-on technician background strongly preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate, trades qualification or college degree in facilities management, engineering or related field preferred. Experience writing and implementing SOPs, preventive maintenance programs and work-order systems is required. Prior experience managing multiple sites and remote teams is required. Demonstrated ability to perform basic trades work (painting, carpentry, basic electrical/mechanical/HVAC/plumbing) and supervise technicians/contractors. Financial acumen: facilities budgeting, cost control, vendor negotiations and KPI management. Excellent leadership, communication and vendor-management skills. Demonstrate willingness to adj…

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