Facilities Manager

About Us: 

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 180 years?! 

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! 

Location/Region: This position is located in Wixom, MI onsite M-F with up to 20% domestic travel. 

What’s the role?  

Manages the ZEISS IQS SSC real estate portfolio and facility operations for IQS SSC USA sites.

Ensures that buildings, infrastructure, and services are reliable, cost‑effective, and support a safe, clean, and comfortable work environment.

Leads facility planning, maintenance, construction and refurbishment projects, vendor management, and facility‑related budgeting in alignment with ZEISS standards.

Collaborates closely with the EHS & Radiation Officer to implement safety, environmental, and radiation programs within the facilities.

Sound Interesting?  

Here’s what you’ll do: 

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Operations & Real Estate


* Own daily building operations: systems, utilities, custodial, grounds, space planning/moves.


* Support real estate activities: property searches, lease negotiations, site-specific RFPs with Corporate Real Estate.


* Manage leases: requirements, renewals, notifications, and certificates of insurance.


* Forecast facility needs to support business growth and protect asset value.


* Maintain high standards of facility appearance and functionality.

Maintenance, Projects & Assets


* Develop and run preventive and predictive maintenance programs.


* Scope and manage refurbishment, construction, and relocation projects with internal teams and external contractors.


* Create RFPs, select vendors, and manage contractor performance.


* Maintain accurate asset inventories, maintenance records, and utilization data in systems such as PMWeb.

Risk, Security & Compliance


* Implement facility procedures for access control, visitor management, and contractor oversight in line with Security and EHS.


* Oversee physical security systems: access control, CCTV, intrusion alarms, and coordinate with IT.


* Support EHS & Radiation Officer with facility data for risk assessments and compliance.


* Implement facility changes required by building codes, fire codes, and applicable regulations.

Budgeting, Reporting & Sustainability


* Build and manage OpEx and CapEx budgets for assigned facilities.


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