Facilities Engineering Manager (Contract)

ABOUT THE NEST

The nest is a place where every role has meaning, every team member is respected, and every day is a chance to fly higher. When you join bluebird bio, you're not just landing a new gig, you become part of a flock that's pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more bluebird days. We are doers, thinkers and collaborators who embrace and live by our values:

• Persist for Purpose
• Be Compassionate
• Stay humble and curious
• Keep it real
• Celebrate (sm)all wins

Our innovation is rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the integration of multiple viewpoints. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care.

ABOUT THE FLOCK

Our Facilities team is seeking a Contract Facilities Engineering Manager to join us onsite in our Boston, MA office. As a Facilities Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation and optimization of our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. If you are a Facilities Engineering professional ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now to contribute to the success of groundbreaking scientific endeavors!

HOW YOU’LL FLY

You'll help to bring more patients their bluebird days by:

• Managing day-to-day operations of the laboratory facilities, ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment. Overseeing maintenance activities, including equipment, utilities, and infrastructure, to uphold high standards of quality and reliability.
• Leading and coordinating facility-related projects, from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and upgrades to enhance overall facility functionality.
• Ensuring all facilities and operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry standards.
• Implementing and monitoring safety protocols to create a secure working environment for laboratory personnel. Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluating, selecting, and managing relationships with external vendors and contractors for facility-related services and projects.
• Developing and implementing initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability within the laboratory facilities, aligning with corporate environmental goals.
• Partnering with our Facilities & EHS team to develop and maintain emergency response plans, ensuring staff awareness and readiness for various scenarios. Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to conduct regular drills and exercises.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

You’re the bird we’re looking for if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in a biotech or pharmaceutical laboratory setting.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful execution.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards in the biotech industry.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Location: Boston, MA (onsite)

Contract Length: 12 months

bluebird bio is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.

bluebird is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.