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What your day-to-day as the Manager, SD ISD Infrastructure & Site Services Operations will look like:

• Oversees South Dakota Integrated Site Directorate (SD ISD) operations to ensure the effective management and execution of infrastructure maintenance, facility operations, and contracted site services.
• Ensures the reliable and cost-effective delivery of all site-service functions through integrated contract management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly support Fermilab's mission objectives.
• Champions high-quality customer service and vendor performance across all contracted site services.
• Oversees the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of all facility systems, including HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, and utility systems.
• Develops and manages capital asset replacement programs and preventive maintenance strategies to extend equipment life, improve reliability, and minimize operational risk.
• Leads facility condition assessments and inspections, ensuring compliance with Environment, Safety, Health & Quality (ESH&Q) requirements and applicable DOE, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Manages all infrastructure maintenance activities, including utilities, site systems, and facility assets.
• Oversees site-wide service subcontracts, including janitorial services, waste disposal, vehicle and equipment repair, pest control, material handling, warehousing, and building maintenance.
• Serves as Task Manager for vendor and subcontractor activities, monitoring performance, conducting audits, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Leads the procurement, evaluation, and selection of contractors and service providers, ensuring quality, safety, schedule adherence, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensures adherence to Fermilab's Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) policies and procedures and promotes a strong safety culture across all site operations.
• Manages transportation logistics, material handling, and warehousing operations supporting infrastructure and experimental program needs.
• Collaborates closely with Fermilab leadership, project teams, and stakeholders to align site services with operational and experimental priorities.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Experience managing facilities, infrastructure, and site services in complex, regulated environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract management, vendor oversight, and service-level performance management.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOE regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-critical operational environment.

Work Arrangement:

• Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.
• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from the South Dakota project site and associated facilities as required.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

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