Site Manager NEW

Middletown, Delaware
Manpower Engineering

Our client, a leading facilities and real estate services organization, is seeking a Site Manager 5 to join their team. As a Site Manager 5, you will be part of the Facilities Management organization supporting a manufacturing-focused portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a proven Facilities Management leader with extensive experience managing commercial or industrial facilities, building strong client relationships, leading facilities teams, overseeing vendors and contractors, and driving operational excellence in a highly visible client-facing environment.

Job Title: Site Manager 5
Location: Middletown, DE
Pay Range: $35 to $39 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday with a flexible start time between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM, followed by a full 8-hour workday. Due to the nature of the facility and the leadership responsibilities of the role, occasional weekend, after-hours, or off-shift support may be required to address operational needs.

Employment Type: This is a Contract-to-Hire opportunity. Candidates will initially join in a contract capacity and will have the opportunity to convert to a full-time employee (FTE) role based on performance and business needs.

What’s the Job?

• Serve as the primary site leader and key client-facing representative for facilities management services at a large manufacturing facility.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client leadership, stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and internal business partners while ensuring exceptional customer service.
• Lead, develop, and mentor facility management teams, driving accountability, performance, employee development, succession planning, and operational excellence.
• Oversee daily facilities operations, including maintenance programs, contractor management, repairs, inspections, compliance initiatives, and service delivery performance.
• Prepare, manage, and report on operational and facility budgets, track variances, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support financial planning activities.
• Present operational updates, business cases, strategic recommendations, and performance metrics to client leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Engineering, Projects, Planning, Finance, HR, Procurement, and other support functions to ensure integrated facilities services.
• Ensure facilities remain safe, compliant, operationally effective, and aligned with client expectations through proactive management and continuous improvement initiatives.

What’s Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant facilities management experience.
• 8-10+ years of Facilities Management experience with demonstrated success managing commercial, industrial, or manufacturing facilities.
• Proven experience serving as a Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Building Operations Manager, Plant Facilities Manager, or similar leadership role responsible for overall facility operations.
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, present to leadership teams, and provide exceptional customer service.
• Experience leading facilities teams and managing vendor and contractor relationships across multiple service lines.
• Demonstrated experience managing facility budgets, operational expenses, financial reporting, and cost-control initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations, maintenance programs, compliance requirements, risk mitigation, and service delivery best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and the ability to analyze operational and financial data.

What’s in it for me?

• Contract to hire opportunity with an FTE salary range of approximately $90K.
• Structured schedule with M-F shifts and flexible start time between 6am-8am, followed by a full 8-hour shift (weekends and off shifts may be required).
• Free parking onsite.
• Opportunity to serve as the primary facilities leader for a large manufacturing site.
• Direct interaction with client leadership and key stakeholders.
• Opportunity to drive operational excellence, team development, continuous improvement, and strategic facility initiatives within a complex industrial environment.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years.