Facilities Project Management Specialist
Location:Fort Worth (USA)
Job function:Facility Management
As an international brand company with German roots, we at RECARO pursue the vision of improving the performance of people in motion like no other. In keeping with our tradition, Safety, Quality, and Ingenious Design are at the core of all that we do. This allows us to exceed the expectations of our customers every day and make performance something you can feel: Feel Performance.
In addition to RECARO Holding and RECARO Child Safety, our corporate group also includes RECARO Aircraft Seating headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall. We develop, produce, and market innovative seats for economy and business class, which meet the highest standards when it comes to comfort, lightweight construction, and design. As an internationally renowned brand, we are one of the world’s three largest suppliers of aircraft seats with our premium products. To enhance our team, we are looking to fill the following position at our site in Fort Worth at the earliest possible date:
Facilities Project Management Specialist
Overview
Position Title: Facilities Project Management Specialist
Position Location: 2275 Eagle Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Position Summary: The Facilities Project and Safety Specialist is an entry-level role assisting in planning, coordinating, and executing facilities projects while actively supporting safety compliance efforts and day-to-day maintenance operations as needed. Working closely with Facilities and Safety leadership, this role helps coordinate projects, track safety initiatives and incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operations. The position provides hands-on experience in project coordination, technical development, and safety management, creating a pathway for future growth into facilities or project leadership roles.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:
- Work closely with the Facilities Project Manager to support planning, tracking, and execution of facilities projects, including CapEx and operational initiatives
- Maintain project documentation, schedules, and trackers
- Coordinate with vendors for quotes, scheduling, procurement, and project updates
- Support project milestones including procurement, installation, and closeout
- Assist in developing facility layouts, space planning, and basic design concepts
- Review drawings, submittals, and project documentation under supervision
- Support infrastructure planning efforts, including electrical, racking, and equipment placement
- Provide technical support to the maintenance team as needed, including assisting with CAD drawings, documentation, and technical references
- Assist with maintenance-related tasks or coordination efforts on an as-needed basis to support facility operations
- Help identify recurring facility issues and support implementation of improvement solutions
- Support internal event setup and facility-related logistics as needed
- Collaborate with the Safety Manager to support safety programs, initiatives, and compliance efforts
- Assist in tracking safety actions, audits, corrective measures, and incident documentation
- Help coordinate safety improvements such as signage, mirrors, and risk mitigation efforts
- Manage employee badge creation and access control systems, maintain accurate records of access permissions, and support security-related requests and audits
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S efforts
- Perform other duties as assigned to support facilities operations, projects, and safety initiatives
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, etc.), Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant facilities or operations experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 0–2 years of experience in facilities, construction, engineering, project coordination, or operations support; internship experience is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of engineering and construction principles, with the ability to interpret drawings and layouts preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project tracking tools is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to learn facilities systems, safety practices, and project management processes.
- Safety certifications (OSHA, First Aid/CPR, Lean/Six Sigma) preferred.
You will be a perfect fit for our team if you are enthusiastic about innovative products, enjoy setting ambitious goals, love taking on responsibility, are motivated by an environment of appreciative, trusting collaboration, and have a strong creative drive. In return, we promise to give you the freedom to develop your potential with individual development opportunities and will provide you with the necessary competencies to increase your personal responsibility so that you can face the future together with RECARO.
Our recruiting team looks forward to receiving your application. Your personal information will be kept confidential. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.
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