Associate Facilities Manager

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. About the Role:  Hermeus is seeking a hands-on, highly organized Associate Facilities Manager to support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and readiness of our Los Angeles facilities portfolio. This role supports multiple manufacturing, engineering, and office environments, ensuring facilities remain safe, reliable, organized, and capable of supporting fast-paced aerospace operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Facilities, the Associate Facilities Manager is responsible for tactical execution across the portfolio, including maintenance oversight, vendor management, operational readiness initiatives, space planning support, and facilities project execution. This individual will work closely with Production, Engineering, Test, OSRC, Security, IT, Workplace Operations, landlords, and service providers to ensure facility requirements are identified early and facility issues are resolved efficiently. The ideal candidate is highly responsive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly in the field. This role requires someone who can manage multiple sites and priorities, coordinate contractors and service providers, and take ownership of facility issues through completion in a rapidly evolving startup environment. Responsibilities:

Support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, cleanliness, organization, and readiness of Hermeus’ Los Angeles facilities portfolio.

Conduct routine facility assessments to identify maintenance issues, infrastructure deficiencies, housekeeping concerns, operational risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Coordinate facilities vendors and service providers, including scheduling, access management, work verification, invoice review, and service quality follow-up.

Maintain facility work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, service documentation, asset records, and facilities-related data through established management systems.

Coordinate with landlords, property management teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure facility services, repairs, and lease-related obligations are executed effectively.

Coordinate space planning updates, equipment placement activities, facility reconfigurations, and workplace changes in support of operational requirements.

Coordinate facilities projects, equipment installations, utility connections, contractor activities, and facility modifications to support project execution and operational readiness.

Track facilities operating expenses, review invoices, manage purchase orders, and support budget forecasting and financial reporting activities.

Partner with Production, Engineering, Test, OSRC, Security, IT, and Workplace Operations to support operational readiness and facility requirements across the portfolio.

Respond to facility incidents, service disruptions, and urgent maintenance needs, including after-hours escalation when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in facilities management, property operations, building maintenance, manufacturing operations, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting commercial office, industrial, manufacturing, aerospace, laboratory, or similarly complex operating environments.
• Working knowledge of commercial and industrial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety systems, building controls, and general facility maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendors, service providers, maintenance activities, projects, work orders, and facility-related expenses.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS or similar facilities management platform to manage assets, preventive maintenance programs, and work-order processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel regularly between Los Angeles-area facilities and respond to urgent site issues outside standard business hours when necessary.

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