Senior Facilities Manager

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

We are developing the technologies and aircraft to power the future of advanced aviation. We plan to provide customers with advanced aircraft and. related technologies and services in the United States and internationally in both the commercial and defense sectors. We unveiled our first planned production aircraft, an electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) air taxi, called Midnight, in November 2022. In December 2024, we launched Archer Defense, to develop a next-generation aircraft for both defense and civilian applications. We are first and foremost working to commercialize our Midnight air taxi in and around major cities around the world.

Our strategy has been and continues to be to hire top talent across various disciplines to build the best products and deliver the best services possible. We believe we have assembled a world-class team with extensive experience across the key disciplines. We embrace collaboration and creativity and encourage the iteration of ideas to address the complex challenges our industry faces. We believe our team and culture differentiates us versus our competitors and will be a key driver of our long-term success. Furthermore, we are committed to making safety a part of everything we do. Our approach to safety is a part of every aspect of our company, from design and engineering to our manufacturing, flight test, and aircraft operations.

We are seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee all building-related activities. You will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensuring that facilities are safe and well functioning. The ideal candidate will be well-organized and able to optimize workplace and equipment while reducing operating costs. Leadership abilities and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart.

Reporting directly to the Head of Facilities, you will work closely with our infrastructure, design, and operations teams to manage our operational facilities. This includes coordinating contractors, tracking budgets, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

What you’ll do: 

• Maintain Facilities in compliance with local, county, state, and federal regulations
• Handle day to day Maintenance and Operations activities in coordination with the Head of Facilities
• Ensure scopes of services are met by conducting planned inspections to confirm levels of service and standards are met
• Conduct and certify Quarterly Business Reviews for key vendors, including review of Service Level Agreements, and Key Performance Measurements
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Full-Service Vendor team to ensure the delivery of high quality services
• Partner with leadership and key stakeholders including HR, IT, EH&S, Planning and Security to build and sustain a best in class employee experience and workplace environment
• Plan and coordinate all service and maintenance programs, including mechanical, lighting, electrical and plumbing. 
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise external contracted vendors and staff 
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, and environmental controls
• Perform analysis and forecasting

What you need:

• 3-5 years experience in the areas of facilities management, including building MEP systems, EH&S and regulatory compliance
• Shown experience handling vendor management and service contracts
• Experience leading site services and programs
• Shown analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Proficient in understanding management agreements and vendor contract language
• Experience with planning, developing, and implementing programs
• Ability to interpret construction specifications, documents, working drawings, and related reports
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
• Excellent computer and systems knowledge; Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-starter
• Willingness to pivot directions based on constantly changing goals
• Challenge conventional ways of operating

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $153,600-$180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. 

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Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.