Facilities & Maintenance Manager

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.
• Covers de-identification and reuse/reallocation of equipment to existing stores.
• Covers 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.
• 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.