Facilities Manager

Job Description
The Facilities Manager is responsible for managing a broad array of activities related to the day-to-day operations at an AbbVie site or similar grouping of facilities within an R&D functional area.  The primary goal is to help ensure this multi-function (lab and office) facility is run with the highest level of safety and operational efficiency to support the ongoing research that will be conducted at this site.        
Responsibilities:
•Oversee the proper function and maintenance of facility equipment including administrative and scientific equipment. Work with property management regarding any building issues/concerns.
•Manage purchasing activities of the facility for both administrative and lab functions.  This includes the purchasing and receiving of scientific equipment and ensuring proper installation.
•Working with leadership to manage budgets related to the operation of the facility or assigned areas of responsibility.
•Coordinate security responsibilities associated with AbbVie’s space such as maintaining employee records for the security system, and responding to building and equipment alarms.
•Employee Health and Safety responsibilities include working with AbbVie EHS staff to ensure the safety of the facility by implementing appropriate protocols/procedures, keeping relevant employee records related to EHS training, maintaining records related to chemical and biological reagents, oversee receipt of hazardous materials, and manage testing of eyewash stations, emergency showers and fire extinguishers.
•Ensure compliance with all internal and external policies that may include areas requiring unique support, such as a Vivarium, and manage relationships with any associated contract service providers.
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