Facilities Manager

Founded in 2019, Brimstone is an innovative industrial startup with a proprietary, efficient, and deeply decarbonized process for producing Ordinary Portland Cement. We’re now growing our all-star team of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative professionals as we continue to refine our process and move towards construction of our first production facilities.

Job Brief

We are looking for a Lab Facilities Manager to join our operations team! This person will be overseeing the facilities technician and responsible for the physical infrastructure of our Oakland facility which includes both lab and office space. This person is expected to partner with our EH&S lead to maintain health and safety of the lab and the people within it. This role is best suited for someone with a background working in lab space, is an effective collaborator, has a keen eye for safety, and the ability to develop and own facility related programs.

This person will report to the Director of Engineering and is based in Oakland, California as an onsite position, this is a full-time contract role.

What you’ll Do

• Oversee and manage the physical infrastructure, equipment, and operational aspects of the lab.

• Coordinate and oversee the maintenance, repair, and purchase of laboratory equipment and instruments.

• Manage budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships to maintain overall physical infrastructure of the lab; this may include working with utilities, maintenance schedules, hazardous waste, and other service providers that keep the lab running.

• Own physical security and all vendor relations associated with security.

• Maintain a safe facility by partnering with EH&S to develop safety protocols.

• Ensure all building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchens and more) are operational and efficient.

• Ability to effectively communicate and delegate tasks and projects as needed.

• Ensure operations are compliant with both the state and county.

• Manage facility technician, security personnel, janitorial staff, and other facility vendors.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience managing a lab facility.

• 5+ years of project/program management experience.

• Deep understanding of safety regulations, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and general best practices to keep onsite staff members safe.

• Experience managing third party vendors.

• Experience planning, monitoring and managing project budgets and schedules.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to navigate ambiguity, and a team player.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment with quick delivery and iteration.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the above.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day.  We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. 

We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.