Utilities Manager

We are seeking a Utilities Manager to provide site-wide support for facility operations. This role is responsible for overseeing routine and preventive maintenance, as well as repair activities for all equipment and systems. The Utilities Manager will supervise maintenance and custodial staff to ensure timely and effective execution of maintenance requirements.

In addition, this role manages the scheduling and coordination of external maintenance contractors for all building-related systems and equipment. The Utilities Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Validation, Materials Management, and Quality Systems, to support operational needs, align on policies, and ensure adequate resources are in place to meet production schedules.

This position also oversees all activities related to annual shutdowns and is responsible for providing regular updates and detailed reports to the Associate Director, Facilities Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee site-wide utility operations supporting commercial cGMP manufacturing, including HVAC, WFI, clean steam, compressed gases, chilled water, and building automation systems.
• Own Utilities Maintenance and Reliability, ensuring all systems are operated, maintained, and repaired in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner.
• Build, structure, and develop a high-performing Utilities team, strengthening in-house expertise for critical systems and driving technical excellence.
• Establish, standardize, and continuously improve SOPs, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation to ensure consistency, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Manage and optimize the CMMS/EAM system to effectively plan, schedule, and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities for all utility assets.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, and Quality to align utility performance with production requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure execution of EHS programs, including timely initiation of incident investigations, completion of RCAs, ownership of risk assessments, and implementation of effective CAPAs.
• Drive a strong safety and compliance culture through routine process confirmations, review of safety trends (e.g., ZAPs), and monthly self-inspections to maintain a sustained state of control.
• Qualifications:
• 1-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance management.
• 5-10 years of experience with a biopharmaceutical company.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of critical utilities including HVAC, WFI, clean steam, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressed gases, and BAS/BMS systems; ability to read P&IDs and technical drawings.
• cGMP & Compliance: Deep understanding of cGMP requirements, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and maintaining systems in a validated state; experience with deviations, CAPAs, and change control.
• CMMS / Asset Management: Proficient in CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM) for planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance, with a focus on KPIs and data-driven decision-making.
• Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical teams while managing contractors and driving accountability and performance.
• Reliability & Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills, root cause analysis (RCA) experience, and ability to improve system reliability through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communicator able to partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and EHS to support production and compliance needs.
• EHS & Business Acumen: Solid understanding of EHS practices (LOTO, permits, risk assessments) combined with experience in budgeting, vendor management, and cost optimization.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $113K to $151K plus annual bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

Benefits

· 13 paid holidays

· Vacation time

· 401K match

· Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment