Supervisor, Facilities

Xai
Memphis +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in technical facilities management. This mid-level supervisory role in Memphis and Southaven emphasizes autonomy, cross-functional leadership, and a flat organizational structure.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience managing multi-trade teams in technical environments
    — “Lead and direct a team of plumbing, compressed air, electrical, and HVAC-focused facility technicians”
  • Individuals who have driven site improvement projects with measurable outcomes
    — “Develop, plan and execute site improvement projects in accordance with overall business objectives and strategy”
  • Professionals comfortable with direct, hands-on leadership in a fast-paced setting
    — “operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time”

Things to consider

  • Strong safety adherence is critical, with no tolerance for unsafe working conditions
    — “Allow no work to be performed when conditions are considered unsafe”
  • This role demands direct engagement with vendors and budget management
    — “Manage vendor/contractor finances. Work with SpaceXAI buyers and accounts payable to assure accounts are maintained”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate your familiarity with mechanical systems like chilled water and boilers
    — “Know and understand mechanical equipment such as: chilled water systems, boilers, VFDs, pumps, PLC’s, condensers, split systems, air compressors, dust collectors and other mechanical equipment”
  • Showcase your track record in vendor management and cost negotiation
    — “Experience negotiating contracts and comparing service costs to achieve maximum value”
  • Demonstrate your ability to maintain detailed records and ensure compliance
    — “Maintain appropriate records for all trades as required”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • Led the maintenance and repair of campus-wide systems
  • Managed vendor finances and contracts
  • Enhanced the company's image through facility care
Typical background
Experience in facilities managementStrong leadership and project management skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Facilities ManagementTeam LeadershipProject ManagementSafety Procedures

Preferred

Budget Management

Stack & domain

HVACPlumbingCompressed AirElectricalLeadershipProject ManagementFacilities ManagementMaintenance

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a supervisor on the facilities operations team, you will help design, build, activate, and maintain some of the world’s most technically advanced facilities. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The Facilities Supervisor is an important role and directly impacts the foundation of the Southaven and Memphis sites. This position will help ensure that we keep facility maintenance costs low, keep vendors competitive and efficient, and find better ways to enhance our image with customers, visitors, and VIPs. Our facility care is a direct reflection of our values, and the impact is immense.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a team responsible for performing inspections, testing, maintenance, and repair of campus-wide systems; including mechanical/HVAC, electrical, compressed air, dust collectors, plumbing tasks (backflow preventers/etc), as well as other preventative maintenance and repair programs covered by facilities operations

Lead and direct a team of plumbing, compressed air, electrical, and HVAC-focused facility technicians

Schedule daily work and prioritize assignments

Develop, plan and execute site improvement projects in accordance with overall business objectives and strategy

Know and understand all safety procedures of SpaceXAI in order to observe the work of contractors and bring safety concerns to their attention as needed. Report all unsafe acts and conditions which remain uncorrected to supervisor. Allow no work to be performed when conditions are considered unsafe

Maintain appropriate records for all trades as required

Know and understand mechanical equipment such as: chilled water systems, boilers, VFDs, pumps, PLC’s, condensers, split systems, air compressors, dust collectors and other mechanical equipment

Communicate with Manager on daily activities, projects, team moral and concerning issues

Manage vendor/contractor finances. Work with SpaceXAI buyers and accounts payable to assure accounts are maintained

Oversee team of techs, driving overall performance and effectiveness through individual coaching and development

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate 

3+ years of experience with facilities management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or equivalent

Knowledge of building management and automated facilities monitoring systems and processes such as: HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, generators, compressed air systems or fuel storage systems

Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint

Experience managing budgets and third-party vendors

Experience negotiating contracts and comparing service costs to achieve maximum value

Experience with asset management software

High attention to detail and cleanliness standards

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Ability to anticipate needs and develop innovative solutions for continuous improvement

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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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