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About Type One Energy
Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.
If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Facilities Manager. This is what you need to know:
Location: Knoxville, TN
Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time
Reporting to: Chief People Officer
Your role in the mission:
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, safety, and functionality of Type One Energy's physical facilities to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. This role works cross functionally with internal functions and external partners to deliver safe, compliant, and suitable facilities.
The Facilities Manager oversees building systems, vendor relationships, maintenance programs, space planning, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement projects. You will also manage facility-related budgets and supporting business operations across a growing multi-site portfolio of five corporate office locations and one industrial warehouse facility spanning three countries. The Facilities Manager serves as the company's primary point of contact for tracking, negotiating, and monitoring leases and facility performance across every location in the portfolio.
Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the company's real estate portfolio, currently comprised of five (5) corporate office locations and one (1) industrial warehouse facility, with responsibility for portfolio growth as the company scales.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and security systems.
• Coordinate facility repairs, renovations, and minor construction projects from planning through completion.
• Manage relationships and performance of landlords, contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Track lease terms, critical dates, renewal options, and expiration timelines across all corporate office and warehouse locations, ensuring sufficient lead time for renewal, expansion, or exit decisions.
• Lead lease negotiations, renewals, amendments, and terminations across the portfolio, partnering with Legal and Finance to secure favorable terms and manage risk.
• Monitor rent payments, escalations, charges, and operating expense reconciliations across all locations, and audit landlord invoices for accuracy against lease terms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for landlords, brokers, and property management teams at each corporate office and warehouse location.
• Standardize facility operations, vendor contracts, and service levels across multiple sites to ensure consistency, drive cost efficiency, and support portfolio-wide reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety standards.
• Lead office space planning, moves, additions, and workplace improvements to support organizational growth.
• Oversee building security, access control, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning.
• Respond to facility emergencies and provide after-hours support as needed.

What you'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive facilities management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing a multi-site facilities portfolio (5+ locations), including commercial lease negotiation, administration, and vendor standardization across sites.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent project management, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We offer:
In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get...

• A hybrid work policy
• Stock options
• Relocation allowance
• Insurance plans
• Retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.
Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Export Control Compliance Notice
This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.
Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.
For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.
U.S. Employment Eligibility Verification
For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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