Building and Operations Lead

Job ID: 6849
Date Posted: March 9, 2026

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Building and Operations Lead to oversee maintenance, management, and general operations of the Randolph Road facilities in Albuquerque, NM. The selected candidate will communicate with customers, security, and management to ensure buildings and operations are properly assessed, monitored, and maintained. Experience in facility operations or government property management is required.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and performs maintenance and management of the SDL Randolph Road facilities and general operation in Albuquerque
• Bridges the gap between daily hands-on work and high-level administrative planning, ensuring buildings remain safe, efficient, and compliant
• Acts as point of contact for customers, vendor site visits, and tenants
• Fields questions from, and provides information to, SDL HQ related to facilities and operations including safety concerns, upcoming or necessary inspections, quality assurance, maintenance, property, shipping and receiving, and repairs
• Oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, and custodial services and assists with the preparation and review of specifications, solicits bids, and monitors the performance ofoutside contractors
• Coordinates and supports remodels and construction projects

• Supports security with emergency response protocol and after-hours call-ins

• Shipping, Receiving, and Property Management
  • Oversees and prepares shipping documents for local deliveries and outgoing shipments, including coordination with transport activity
  • Receives packages and processes incoming shipments
  • Records maintenance: handles shipping log, processing, barcodes, labels, ad assets related records, and inventory
  • Creates appropriate custody-transfer documentation as needed
  • Creates title-transfer and delivery acceptance documentation for property "delivered" to the customer upon receipt
• QA Receiving Inspection
  • Validates purchase orders
  • Validates, inspects, and approves the quality of incoming parts, materials, and assemblies based on established acceptance criteria
  • Documents inspection results and enter parts into SDL's material management system
• Logistics and Building Space Management
  • Coordinates space utilization (labs and offices)
  • Assists as needed with the setup and moving of office furniture
  • Signage compliance
  • Coordinates and supports event setup and teardown

• Education:A bachelor's degree in facilities management, business administration, or engineering is preferred
• Experience:5-10 years of experience in facility operations or government property management, with at least 3-4 years in a supervisory or lead capacity
• Certifications: Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM), or specific building code certifications preferred

• Must demonstrate extreme autonomy in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines without supervisor's daily oversight
• Requires strongcollaboration skills to drive results across different groups

• Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate's preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL?
SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.