Position Summary

The Regional Facility Development Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the successful launch of new AmSpec facilities across North America. This role ensures each laboratory and office is properly equipped, licensed, staffed, and operationally prepared for client service. With a strong focus on technical readiness—including API inspection standards and equipment calibration—the position plays a key role in expanding AmSpec’s footprint and ensuring a seamless transition from buildout to operations.

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Key Responsibilities

Facility Setup & Operational Launch

• Lead the end-to-end setup of new facilities, including site preparation, office systems installation, and vendor coordination
• Ensure physical infrastructure and essential services are in place prior to staff onboarding and operations go-live
• Assist in managing project timelines, budgets, and execution plans to deliver turnkey readiness

Permitting & Local Compliance

• Secure and manage all required municipal, state, and industry permits and registrations
• Act as primary liaison with local agencies and service providers during pre-operational phases

Technical Readiness & Equipment Calibration

• Oversee delivery, installation, and calibration of laboratory and field testing equipment
• Ensure compliance with industry standards including API, ASTM, and other relevant specifications
• Coordinate with third-party calibration vendors and internal technicians to validate equipment accuracy

Staff Onboarding & Training

• Train new personnel on AmSpec systems, procedures, and field documentation requirements
• Conduct on-site orientation covering administrative tools, inspection protocols, and client service standards
• Provide continued support through early operations to ensure performance alignment

Stakeholder Coordination & Handoff

• Maintain active communication with cross-functional teams including Operations, HSSE, IT, HR, and BD
• Provide regular status updates to executive leadership and escalate risks proactively
• Execute a structured handoff to regional management once the site reaches operational stability

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Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5–8 years of experience in facility development, operations startup, or field services within the TIC, energy, or industrial services sectors
• Knowledge of API inspection standards and petroleum-related operational protocols
• Strong experience in equipment setup, calibration, and site commissioning
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-site projects with cross-departmental coordination
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Willingness to travel frequently across North America (up to 50%)

Required Skills

Required Experience

Minimum Required Skills:

• Prior experience with back-end HR Master Data, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Management systems is required.

• HRIS acumen and related system and process management experience is required.

• Benefit Plan and/or Benefit Plan Administration acumen and related process management experience is highly desirable

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook is required. Advanced proficiency with Excel 365 is preferred.

• Success in this position will be dependent upon the successful candidate’s ability to quickly learn and become a subject matter expert in Billerud’s HR systems, utilizing vendor training, documents, internal resources, and self-development.

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Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience with system implementation, configuration, or enhancement is a plus

• Prior experience with data analysis and data analytics is a plus

Prior experience with Ceridian Dayforce is a plus