Facilities Manager

Working at Abbott 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 

· Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 

· Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. 

· An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution · Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. 

· A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. 

· A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. 

The Opportunity 

This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the Structural Heart division. Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist  

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease. 

What You’ll Work On

• Develop, implement, and maintain facilities policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee facilities planning activities across the site, including space allocation, relocations, and long-term infrastructure needs.
• Direct facilities construction, renovations, modifications, and ongoing maintenance activities through intermediate managers and external contractors.
• Hire, train, coach, and motivate facilities staff and third-party service providers while fostering a safe, professional, and inclusive work environment.
• Manage facilities assets, infrastructure, and preventive maintenance (PM) programs to ensure operational reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all equipment PM requirements, documentation, due dates, and audit-readiness standards.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert for facilities systems and infrastructure, acting as the primary point of contact for audits, inspections, and vendor engagements.
• Review, approve, and manage facilities-related contracts, vendor qualifications, and service agreements.
• Develop, manage, and monitor facilities budgets to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Oversee janitorial and pest control programs through third-party vendors.
• Support divisional and company-wide initiatives in alignment with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), FDA regulations, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies, operating procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with employees at all levels, as well as customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Set clear goals aligned with departmental and company objectives and manage execution through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; Associate’s degree with equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 9–10+ years of progressive experience in facilities management.
• 5–7+ years of supervisory or people-management experience, including leading diverse teams.
• Prior experience supporting medical device manufacturing facilities is strongly preferred.
• Broad knowledge of facilities maintenance with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing and gas systems
  • Pumps and piping
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
  • Millwright or pipefitting
• Experience managing facilities within a cross-functional, enterprise, or matrixed environment preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to set goals, provide constructive feedback, and drive accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills with a focus on execution and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively across geographically diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

Apply Now 

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.