About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as Building Manager

The Building Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day workplace operations with a focus on employee experience and support services. This role ensures that lab supplies and services, food programs, janitorial services, and general office support run smoothly, creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all employees. The Building Manager will partner closely with vendors, facilities staff, landlord and internal teams to deliver high-quality, reliable services. This is an on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm position that requires occasional overtime to support special projects and activities.

### What you'll do:

Cleanroom PPE & Gowning

Manage supply and stocking of PPE (gowning, gloves, hairnets, booties, etc…)
Manage supply and stocking of lab cleaning supplies (wipes, IPA squeeze bottles, etc…)
Oversee vendor contracts, orders, deliveries, and quality control
Food Services & Catering
- Manage food and beverage programs, including catering, snacks, and special events
- Oversee vendor contracts, orders, deliveries, and quality control
- Monitor budgets and track usage to ensure cost-effective solutions
- Janitorial & Soft Services
  - Coordinate janitorial schedules, cleaning standards, and periodic deep cleans
  - Serve as the primary point of contact for janitorial vendors, ensuring service meets company expectations
  - Manage other soft services such as waste management, recycling, and pest control
  - Vendor & Contract Management
    - Participate in negotiating service contracts and monitor vendor performance
    - Develop strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable and responsive support
    - Employee Experience & Office Operations
      - Maintain shared spaces (kitchens, breakrooms, meeting rooms, lobbies) to ensure cleanliness and functionality
      - Partner with Execs, HR, and Facilities to support onsite employee engagement activities
      - Act as a point of contact for employee requests related to lab supplies, food, office supplies, and janitorial needs
      - Manage and maintain employee badging issuance for Milpitas and associated supplies
      - Support visitor management system and guest entry. Ensuring CFS compliance while providing a welcoming experience. (IT owns the system)
      - Administration & Reporting
        
        Assist and support our regulatory compliance tasks to keep us compliant with City, County, and State regulations
        
        Track and reconcile invoices, budgets, and service costs
        
        Maintain accurate documentation of vendor agreements, service schedules, and compliance requirements
        
        Provide regular updates on soft services performance and opportunities for improvement
        
        Special Project examples include
        
        Leading the stockroom organization and floorstock program
        
        Oversee/drive 6S projects for lab and office spaces
        
        Helping to cover shipping/receiving during Logistics Coordinators lunch
        
        Assist in building programs for managing inventory, critical spare parts, etc.. through Mendix, JIRA, and Confluence
        
        Support team building activities
        
        Support office space changes and improvements
        
        Organize and support holiday events

### What we’re looking for:

3+ years of experience in a related position

Experience working with service providers, such as janitorial

Service-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and organization

Ability to build collaborative relationships with employees, vendors, and cross-functional partners

Crucial soft skills, such as communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach

Proficient in using Confluence and Jira for project coordination, documentation management, and task tracking

Financial acumen to manage budgets effectively

### Must-have requirements:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally

Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, sitting for extended periods of time

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice.

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