Global Director of Facilities
Hypertherm Associates is searching for a Global Director of Facilities to join our team.
The Director of Facilities is a strategic and operational leader responsible for the performance, reliability, and lifecycle/asset management of a global portfolio of approximately 1M square feet of owned and leased manufacturing, office, and customer-facing sites.
As the Global Director of Facilities, you will:
Lead a high-performing Building Maintenance & Repair Organization (MRO) and broader Workplace Services function, delivering best-in-class uptime, safety, sustainability, and employee/customer experience across properties in eight countries
Lead and develop a team of 18 employees, primarily based at headquarters in New Hampshire, while partnering with business and regional leaders to support safe, efficient, standardized, and scalable operations.
Mentor others on the effective use of building automation systems (BAS), industrial controls, and smart building technologies.
Oversee facilities and administrative services, including reception, food service, janitorial, mail operations, badging, and coordination with Global Safety, Global Security, and Legal.
Lead the Workplace Services & Amenities teams and vendor partners to build, sustain, and evolve a workplace culture that reflects Hypertherm values while aligning with local norms; support strategies that attract and retain top talent.
Set the global vision and priorities for facilities and real estate, including lease renewals, capital improvements, construction, space planning, utilities, infrastructure maintenance, and sustainability initiatives.
Lead planning and communication for capital projects, operating budgets, leases, and lease renewals across owned and leased global facilities, with oversight of compliance, quality, safety, ,security, and environmental stewardship.
Provide financial leadership for facilities and administrative projects, managing operating budgets of $14M-$18M and annual capital budgets up to $10M.
Drive enterprise alignment with the corporate workplace vision by setting strategic priorities, guiding key initiatives, and leading critical decision-making; translate departmental goals into forward-looking space and property utilization strategies.
Drive long-term resource planning for utilities, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives that create business value and cost savings.
Who you are and the experience you bring:
BS degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
10+ years of facilities management experience in a complex environment
Proven people leadership and team development skills
Strong budget management experience
Experience leading in a complex, cross-functional matrix organization
Strong written, verbal, and contract negotiation skills
Knowledge of building trades, including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems
Strong experience with MRO, BAS, CMMS/EAM and other building management systems
Familiarity with real estate regulations and compliance requirements
Ability to select, negotiate, and manage large service and construction contracts
Ability to travel globally 4-6 times per year
Preferred experience that differentiates you:
Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience managing facilities in a large, complex global organization
Knowledge of global real estate practices
Location: Onsite in Hanover, NH
Besides our incredible culture, some of the benefits you can expect with a career at Hypertherm:
Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 50 years
Profit-Sharing
Employee Stock Ownership
Five days/year Community Service Time
Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy
Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
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Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment . If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.
$138,064.00-$230,108.00 Annual
