3.8. Facilities Manager
Phoenix Tailings
Operations
Exeter, NH, USA
Posted on Jun 30, 2025
About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
Our Values:
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For:
Phoenix Tailings is looking for a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee all aspects of facility operations at our Exeter production facility, Burlington pilot production facility, and Woburn R&D site. This role is critical in building facility management processes from scratch to support rapid growth, safe operations, and the deployment of first-of-their-kind metal production technologies. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain procedures, and standards across all sites (Exeter, Burlington, Woburn).
- Oversee facility operations, including utilities, building systems, maintenance programs, and contractor management
- Lead planning, coordination, and execution of facility upgrades, renovations, and expansions to support production and R&D needs
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and structural systems to ensure operational reliability
- Support safe operation of novel process technologies by ensuring facilities meet evolving engineering and production requirements
- Develop and manage facility budgets, service contracts, and procurement of maintenance supplies and equipment
- Identify opportunities for facility improvements to increase safety, efficiency, and sustainability
- Ensure compliance with all facility-related regulatory requirements, building codes, and standards
- Manage and coordinate facility permitting processes required for operations, expansions, and construction activities
- Partner closely with EH&S, engineering, and operations teams to integrate facility needs into company growth plans
- Serve as primary point of contact for facility issues, responding promptly to operational disruptions or emergencies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of facilities management experience in production, pilot plant, or R&D environments, preferably within manufacturing, mining, or chemical industries
- Proven experience building facility management processes from scratch in a scaling or startup environment
- Strong working knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC), utilities, and facility maintenance best practices
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders across multiple sites
- Experience managing facility permitting processes for construction, occupancy, or operational approvals
- Experience managing facility upgrades, expansions, or equipment installations supporting operational readiness
- Familiarity with relevant building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards
- Ability to travel regularly between Exeter, Burlington, and Woburn sites as operational needs require
Exceptional project management skills, with experience managing complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
- Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
- Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
- Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
- Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
- Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
