Mid Level Facilities Engineering Manager Jobs
Mid level facilities engineering manager jobs go to professionals ready to own facility projects end to end, coordinate cross-functional teams, and make operational decisions with limited oversight. Openings run predominantly on-site across Food & Beverage, Construction & Real Estate, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Sodexo, DDS Companies, and Eli Lilly hiring at this level now.
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Job Location (Full Address):
271 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
100016 Planning, Design & Constructio
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 112
Compensation Range:
$70,600.00 - $105,800.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Manages, leads, and guides key business initiatives utilizing organization's standard project management methodology monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource adjustments. Ensures results meet requirements regarding quality, cost and delivery. Plans, monitors and manages internal projects from initiation through completion. Establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders. Leads project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and people management. Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost. Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions. Leads project development. Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior leadership and stakeholders. Develops project plans, financial plans, quality audit follow ups, and associated communications documents. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of multiple, simultaneous projects ensuring consistency with organizational strategy, commitments and goals.
SCHEDULE
- Mon - Fri 8am-5pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Leads large scale, complex projects from inception to completion. Formulates a systems-approach to prepare project plans with activities, dependencies, timeframes, resource requirements, milestones, and deliverables. Monitors and assesses progress of project activities and ensures all critical implementation criteria are met by proactively identifying barriers and solutions.
- Determines scope of the problem/project through collaboration with the executive project sponsor, key users, and other key parties. Gathers input from team members on required tasks and translates into a project plan with activities, dependencies, dates and timeframes, resource requirements, milestones and deliverables.
- Leads multidisciplinary project teams and coordinates activities to ensure project objectives are met. Facilitates project meetings using effective meeting techniques for objectives, agendas, participants, and meeting minutes. Develops and maintains reporting dashboards suitable for leadership to communicate project status.
- Provides status reports to leadership and governance steering committees. Manages project scope and timeline, using appropriate governance bodies and leadership direction. Identifies, tracks, and manages risks and mitigation plans within assigned projects, escalating as appropriate. Manages competing priorities.
- Builds and maintains internal departmental relationships. Serves on committees and attends meetings as requested.
- Manages a pre-defined budget. Supports business improvement plans and presentations. Drives continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience managing large project budgets and complex resource allocation preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Extensive computer literacy to include experience in Smartsheet, Teams and Powerpoint required
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills required
- Detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage projects required
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills required
- Effective presentation, analytical, and problem solving skills required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI upon hire preferred
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Mid Level Facilities Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level facilities engineering manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led execution, managed contractors, or solved equipment and infrastructure problems with minimal supervision. Tailor your resume to show scope, such as square footage managed, systems maintained, or teams coordinated. Certifications in facilities management or relevant engineering disciplines strengthen your profile, and demonstrated experience with compliance and preventive maintenance programs signals readiness for this level.
Which companies hire mid level facilities engineering managers?
Companies hiring mid level facilities engineering managers right now include Sodexo, DDS Companies, and Eli Lilly, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from organizations with established facilities operations, including manufacturers, healthcare systems, real estate portfolios, and large corporate campuses that need engineers who can run programs independently.
Are there remote mid level facilities engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though most facilities engineering manager roles require an on-site presence given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of mid level facilities engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be roles focused on project oversight, vendor coordination, or multi-site portfolio management where physical presence is not required daily.
How do I move up to a mid level facilities engineering manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level facilities engineering manager comes from accumulating direct project ownership over several years. Build depth in mechanical, electrical, or building systems relevant to your industry, take on preventive maintenance programs, and pursue measurable outcomes you can quantify. Getting comfortable managing contractors, coordinating with safety and compliance teams, and demonstrating that you can close projects without constant guidance signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level facilities engineering managers?
Mid Level facilities engineering manager roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Construction & Real Estate, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to operate large, complex physical environments where consistent facility performance is tied directly to operations, safety, and regulatory compliance, creating steady demand for engineers who can manage programs at scale.