Facilities Specialist

About Northwood:

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company focused on connecting space and Earth. The world runs on space. Space will run on Northwood. Our global ground network ensures that missions ranging from national security, to global connectivity, to disaster response can unlock their full potential and operate every day without fail.

Role:

Northwood is seeking an experienced Facilities Specialist to oversee the day-to-day operations as we transition into a 180,000 sq ft facility. This role will be responsible for building scalable facilities systems, overseeing building operations, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in building systems, owning large-scale projects, and bringing structure to growing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the main liaison with landlords/property managers while maintaining strong working relationships

• Oversee all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, safety, security) including onboarding, performance, and maintenance

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs and facilities systems (work orders, contracts, reporting)

• Coordinate repairs, emergency response, inspections, permits, and ensure regulatory compliance

• Manage vendors, contracts, invoices, budgets, and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Support office projects (moves, renovations, expansions), procurement, and general facilities-related operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience working in facilities, operations, or construction management, preferably in large-scale commercial or industrial environments

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to take ownership of issues proactively and derive solutions in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of building systems and preventive maintenance programs

• Demonstrated experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and safety requirements

• Excellent project management and organizational skills

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a base-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical capabilities. In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long term incentives such as company stock, stock options, and cash awards, as well as discretionary bonus for performance. Northwood Space benefits include equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings and professional development.

Additional Information:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.