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We are looking for a Director of Real Estate & Facilities Operations to lead the physical environment in which IDEXX operates worldwide. You will lead a global team of more than 100 people covering facilities operations, regional site management across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, janitorial and soft services, and global real estate. The role also owns executive security, crisis management and crisis response worldwide. The role does not include hospitality or dining services, at the Maine campus or elsewhere. Closer to home, you will directly manage these services for a corporate campus of more than 1,000,000 square feet housing corporate offices, manufacturing and R&D facilities here in Maine.
This is a newly created role at a time of significant planned growth. It brings operations, site management, soft services and real estate under one leader, so that capacity decisions, new site delivery and the operating model that supports them are planned together. You will report to the Senior Director, Global Facilities, and lead six direct reports. Close coordination with three global partner teams is crucial to this role: Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S); Project Management, Engineering and Strategic Planning; and Hospitality.
In this role, you will
- Lead a global facilities and real estate organization through regional and functional managers, setting direction, standards and performance expectations.
- Directly manage facilities operations, hard and soft services (excluding hospitality and dining services), and site management for a corporate campus of more than 1,000,000 square feet housing corporate offices, manufacturing and R&D facilities in Maine.
- Ensure uninterrupted facilities support for manufacturing and R&D, including critical utilities, controlled environments and qualified systems.
- Own a global facilities operations center that serves as the single point of intake and dispatch for facilities demand, with clear service levels and work order performance.
- Direct hard-services maintenance, preventive maintenance programs and asset lifecycle planning across the portfolio.
- Direct global janitorial and soft services (excluding hospitality and dining services), standardizing specifications and quality across regions.
- Hold outsourced service providers, including security, to defined service levels and commercial terms.
- Own security, access control and surveillance for all sites.
- Own executive security, crisis management and crisis response globally.
- Ensure regulatory, life safety and code compliance at every site, and own business continuity and emergency response planning for the physical estate.
- Own global real estate strategy and lease activity, including site selection, negotiation, renewals, and renew-versus-relocate and total cost of occupancy analysis.
- Translate business growth into a multi-year property and capacity roadmap, and lead delivery of new and expanded facilities from business case through operational readiness.
- Support acquisition integration, bringing new sites onto IDEXX standards, systems and service models.
- Partner closely with the global EH&S, Project Management, Engineering and Strategic Planning, and Hospitality teams to align priorities, standards and delivery.
- Own the operating and capital budget for the function and present portfolio performance and capital recommendations to senior leadership.
What you need to succeed
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Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering with an MBA as a plus.
12+ years of progressive experience in corporate facilities, property or real estate management, including 7+ years leading multi-site teams. - Hands-on leadership across facilities operations, site management, janitorial and soft services, and corporate real estate. We are looking for breadth across all four, not depth in one.
- Experience with large, mixed global portfolios that include manufacturing, R&D, laboratories, distribution and corporate campuses.
- Experience directly managing a large campus or multi-building site that includes manufacturing and R&D space.
- Experience in maintenance planning, and in security and access control, including surveillance across a multi-site portfolio.
- Experience leading executive security, crisis management and crisis response on a global scale.
- Working knowledge of regulated environments, including USDA and FDA requirements as they apply to facilities, qualification and change control.
- Knowledge of environmental and building regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including energy, emissions, waste and permitting.
- A track record of delivering facilities and real estate capacity for business growth, including new sites and expansions.
- Experience directing outsourced service providers at scale, and owning operating and capital budgets of comparable size.
- Ability to lead through regional managers across time zones.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in veterinary, human diagnostics, pharmaceutical or medical device operations.
- Experience standing up facilities in a new country or region, or integrating acquired sites.
- IFMA CFM or FMP, CoreNet MCR, or equivalent certification.
- Experience implementing IWMS or CMMS platforms and lease administration systems.
- Lean or Six Sigma credentials.
Why IDEXX
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here. Let’s pursue what matters together.
EEO Statement
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws
We are looking for a Director of Real Estate & Facilities Operations to lead the physical environment in which IDEXX operates worldwide. You will lead a global team of more than 100 people covering facilities operations, regional site management across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, janitorial and soft services, and global real estate. The role also owns executive security, crisis management and crisis response worldwide. The role does not include hospitality or dining services, at the Maine campus or elsewhere. Closer to home, you will directly manage these services for a corporate campus of more than 1,000,000 square feet housing corporate offices, manufacturing and R&D facilities here in Maine.
This is a newly created role at a time of significant planned growth. It brings operations, site management, soft services and real estate under one leader, so that capacity decisions, new site delivery and the operating model that supports them are planned together. You will report to the Senior Director, Global Facilities, and lead six direct reports. Close coordination with three global partner teams is crucial to this role: Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S); Project Management, Engineering and Strategic Planning; and Hospitality.
In this role, you will
- Lead a global facilities and real estate organization through regional and functional managers, setting direction, standards and performance expectations.
- Directly manage facilities operations, hard and soft services (excluding hospitality and dining services), and site management for a corporate campus of more than 1,000,000 square feet housing corporate offices, manufacturing and R&D facilities in Maine.
- Ensure uninterrupted facilities support for manufacturing and R&D, including critical utilities, controlled environments and qualified systems.
- Own a global facilities operations center that serves as the single point of intake and dispatch for facilities demand, with clear service levels and work order performance.
- Direct hard-services maintenance, preventive maintenance programs and asset lifecycle planning across the portfolio.
- Direct global janitorial and soft services (excluding hospitality and dining services), standardizing specifications and quality across regions.
- Hold outsourced service providers, including security, to defined service levels and commercial terms.
- Own security, access control and surveillance for all sites.
- Own executive security, crisis management and crisis response globally.
- Ensure regulatory, life safety and code compliance at every site, and own business continuity and emergency response planning for the physical estate.
- Own global real estate strategy and lease activity, including site selection, negotiation, renewals, and renew-versus-relocate and total cost of occupancy analysis.
- Translate business growth into a multi-year property and capacity roadmap, and lead delivery of new and expanded facilities from business case through operational readiness.
- Support acquisition integration, bringing new sites onto IDEXX standards, systems and service models.
- Partner closely with the global EH&S, Project Management, Engineering and Strategic Planning, and Hospitality teams to align priorities, standards and delivery.
- Own the operating and capital budget for the function and present portfolio performance and capital recommendations to senior leadership.
What you need to succeed
-
Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering with an MBA as a plus.
12+ years of progressive experience in corporate facilities, property or real estate management, including 7+ years leading multi-site teams. - Hands-on leadership across facilities operations, site management, janitorial and soft services, and corporate real estate. We are looking for breadth across all four, not depth in one.
- Experience with large, mixed global portfolios that include manufacturing, R&D, laboratories, distribution and corporate campuses.
- Experience directly managing a large campus or multi-building site that includes manufacturing and R&D space.
- Experience in maintenance planning, and in security and access control, including surveillance across a multi-site portfolio.
- Experience leading executive security, crisis management and crisis response on a global scale.
- Working knowledge of regulated environments, including USDA and FDA requirements as they apply to facilities, qualification and change control.
- Knowledge of environmental and building regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including energy, emissions, waste and permitting.
- A track record of delivering facilities and real estate capacity for business growth, including new sites and expansions.
- Experience directing outsourced service providers at scale, and owning operating and capital budgets of comparable size.
- Ability to lead through regional managers across time zones.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in veterinary, human diagnostics, pharmaceutical or medical device operations.
- Experience standing up facilities in a new country or region, or integrating acquired sites.
- IFMA CFM or FMP, CoreNet MCR, or equivalent certification.
- Experience implementing IWMS or CMMS platforms and lease administration systems.
- Lean or Six Sigma credentials.
Why IDEXX
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here. Let’s pursue what matters together.
EEO Statement
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facilities operations manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience managing building operations, maintenance, or facilities teams
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems such as CMMS or IWMS platforms
- CFM, FMP, or equivalent IFMA or BOMA certification preferred or required
- Demonstrated experience managing vendor contracts, service agreements, and capital project budgets
- Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, fire code, and local building safety regulations
- Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, business, or a related field
Tips for Your Facilities Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify maintenance outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers want to see cost savings, uptime percentages, and work order completion rates, not just a list of duties. Replace phrases like 'managed maintenance staff' with specific outcomes, such as reducing reactive maintenance calls or cutting vendor spend within a fiscal year.
List your certifications above your summary
Credentials like CFM, FMP, or LEED AP carry immediate weight for facilities operations roles. Placing them in a dedicated line near the top of your resume stops recruiters from hunting for them and signals you meet a common hard requirement before they read further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists facilities operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by building portfolio size
Job postings for this role vary enormously between a single-site 50,000-square-foot office and a multi-site campus. Target listings that match the square footage and asset complexity you've managed, so your resume maps directly to what the employer actually needs.
Prepare a scenario answer about a budget overrun
Interviewers for facilities operations roles almost always probe how you handled an unplanned capital expense or a vendor failure. Write out a specific situation before the interview: what broke, what it cost, how you recovered, and what you changed to prevent a repeat.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify which systems and sites fall under your responsibility. Facilities operations titles can cover wildly different scopes at the same pay band, and inheriting deferred maintenance or an understaffed team affects your ability to deliver results and earn future raises.
Facilities Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most facilities operations managers?
The companies hiring the most facilities operations managers right now include Sodexo, JLL, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large corporate campuses, and property management firms consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many facilities operations manager jobs are remote?
About 14% of facilities operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most facilities roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include regional portfolio oversight, capital planning, and vendor contract management, where in-person site presence is less constant than frontline building operations.
How do you become a facilities operations manager?
Most facilities operations managers start in trades, engineering technician, or coordinator roles before moving into supervisory positions. Building CMMS proficiency, earning an IFMA or BOMA credential, and taking on project management responsibility early accelerates the path. Demonstrating budget ownership and cross-functional vendor management is typically what separates candidates who advance to manager-level from those who stay in specialist roles.
Can you get hired as a facilities operations manager with little experience?
Entry into facilities operations management with limited direct experience is possible if you can show adjacent hands-on background, such as a skilled trade, military facility management, or property maintenance supervision. Highlighting CMMS familiarity, any budget responsibility, and a facilities-related certification like FMP signals readiness even without a full manager title on your resume. Many employers hire from within their maintenance teams for first-time manager roles.
What does the facilities operations manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on scope and certifications, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds with HR, a facilities director, and sometimes a CFO or department head. Expect scenario-based questions about vendor disputes, emergency maintenance responses, and budget overruns. A site walkthrough or presentation on a past capital project is common at larger organizations before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to facilities operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to facilities operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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