Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Consulting, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Equipment Replacement, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, HVAC, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Restaurant, Statement of Work (SOW), Survey Design, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Willing to Travel
Facilities Manager
The Facilities Manager will perform facilities project management, including repair/maintenance review, contractor solicitation and bid review, plan review for errors and omissions, construction/repair coordination, and warranty inspections. Works within assigned budgetary parameters to ensure facility assets are maintained to brand standards. Exercises a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Consult with restaurant operators to identify repair or maintenance requirements for restaurant operational critical items, including HVAC, fryers, ovens, make tables, and walk-in coolers.
- Manages all major repairs and bid phases to complete repair/replacement of each project to ensure timely and cost-effective maintenance.
- Manages contractors and vendors on projects. Coordinates repair/replacement with operator and contractor as needed.
- Manages region-wide equipment replacement initiatives.
- Conducts de-identification and reuse/reallocation of equipment to existing stores.
- Conducts re-image design and SOW surveys.
- Assesses and develops preferred vendor programs (national/regional). Provides alternate vendor options.
- Conducts and manages warranty inspections.
- Approves payment for all repair/maintenance-related projects and/or services, as assigned within budgetary parameters.
- Reviews and negotiates change orders on behalf of the client.
- Exercises independent and sound judgment to make fact-based decisions.
- Tracks and records projected and actual costs for historical data analysis. Maintains 100% reporting accuracy.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in facilities management, HVAC, kitchen equipment and/or refrigeration or related areas is required.
- Three to five years of experience in all phases of commercial/multi-unit facilities management is required. Proficiency in project management software, and Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Proficiency in overall project management and job scheduling is required.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to develop and follow processes are essential.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, internal; and external customers, company management, and colleagues.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both in the written word and verbally, and use e-mail constructively.
- Ability to work independently from written and/or verbal instructions.
- Must pay strong attention to detail and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Travel of up to 50% is required along with the ability to work and travel during irregular hours as needed.
The position is based in either a field office or home office depending on geographic location. Reasonable proximity to a Tier 1 airport is required.