Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Budd Group, a leading Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) pioneer, is seeking an energetic, proactive, and highly communicative Maintenance Manager to oversee their prominent portfolio in Chattanooga, TN.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Act as an elite coach to inspire, train, and manage your on-site maintenance team.
• Preventative Maintenance & CMMS: Oversee the campus CMMS system to maximize preventative maintenance completion rates, reduce emergency response times, and shift operations from reactive to proactive.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Source, vet, and manage third-party vendors for specialized trades (such as advanced HVAC systems and landscaping); coordinate the bidding process to secure three competitive proposals for major business decisions.
• Elite Communication: Drive a culture of transparent communication. Your team doesn't just close out work orders; they educate tenants and stakeholders on the "why" behind repairs to prevent future occurrences.
• Budgeting & KPIs: Own the performance metrics of your portfolio, executing capital projects on time, safely, and strictly within budget.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 5+ years of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) leadership.
• Experience managing over 500,000+ sq. ft. across multiple buildings/portfolios.
• Deep knowledge of CMMS systems and preventative maintenance.
• Strong competency in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.

Bonuses/Perks

• Career growth opportunities.
• Professional certification support (CFM/PMP training within the first year).
• Local mileage reimbursement.

About The Budd Group Culture

At The Budd Group, we build our success on a foundation of faith, integrity, and elite service. We are a God-honoring company driven by a mission to take care of our clients, our communities, and most importantly, our people. When you join our leadership team, you aren't just getting a job—you are joining a family that invests heavily in your professional mentorship, career advancement, and personal growth.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

As our Maintenance Manager, you will serve as the champion of proactive asset management across a high-profile portfolio in Chattanooga, including commercial office spaces, historic structures, parking decks, an apartment complex, and a private airport hangar. In this role, you will lead our local maintenance division to ensure operational excellence.

What You Bring To The Team / Qualifications

• Proven Leadership: A track record as a Maintenance Manager managing at least 500,000+ sq. ft. (1 million+ preferred).
• Technical Mastery: Solid foundational knowledge of commercial property infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing systems.
• Tech-Savvy Mindset: High proficiency in utilizing modern technology, smart building systems, and CMMS platforms.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently interface with corporate clients, build trust with employees, and negotiate with vendors.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or ProFM designations are highly preferred (or a willingness to obtain one within your first year).
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus but not required.

Pay

Competitive + mileage reimbursement.

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday–Friday (Varies based on facility needs and project deadlines).

Benefits

• God-honoring company.
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, 9 Holidays, 2 Floating, 1 Volunteer day).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options.
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance.
• HSA/FSA.
• 401(k) Match.
• Career Advancement.
• Free Online Classes.
• Mental Health & Financial Support.
• Pay on Demand + Cash Back.
• English/Spanish Learning.