Real Estate Facilities Manager
Saia Inc. · Memphis, TN · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
- Own the full lifecycle of facility work orders from receipt through completion and closure.
- Prioritize maintenance requests based on operational impact, safety, compliance, and business needs.
- Maintain proactive communication with Terminal Managers regarding work order status, project updates, and facility concerns.
- Manage facility service vendors and contractors, including performance, pricing, safety, responsiveness, and service quality.
- Develop scopes of work, solicit competitive bids, evaluate proposals, and recommend contractor selection.
- Prepare project estimates and business justifications for expense and capital projects.
- Cookordination maintenance and construction activities with Terminal Managers and vendors to minimize operational disruption.
- Manage capital improvement and repair projects from planning through completion.
- Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are established, tracked, and completed on time.
- Audit preventive maintenance performance and vendor compliance.
- Maintain facility asset records, condition assessments, and lifecycle replacement plans.
- Identify repair and replacement needs for building systems including HVAC, roofs, generators, dock equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, and site infrastructure.
- Review and approve invoices for accuracy and contract compliance.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense management activities.
- Conduct terminal inspections, safety audits, and facility assessments.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and lease obligations.
- Partner with Operations leadership to deliver exceptional facility support across assigned terminals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of facilities management, construction management, maintenance management, or related experience.
- Experience managing multiple facilities across a geographic region.
- Experience managing vendors and service contracts.
- Experience managing capital and repair projects.
- Experience with CMMS systems and work order management.
- Strong budgeting, planning, and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 50% throughout assigned region.