Area Facilities Manager

Sunrise Senior Living; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

PTO & Holidays

MyFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonuses possible

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Area Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance operations for a home community and support 5–7 additional communities, ensuring safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments for residents and team members.

You will lead day-to-day facilities operations, support regional teams, and manage capital projects while ensuring life-safety and regulatory compliance across communities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years facilities management experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Supervisory experience leading maintenance teams.
• Ability to read blueprints and manage vendor contracts.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
• Flexibility to travel and work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations at your home community.
• Support Maintenance Coordinators across your regional cluster.
• Ensure compliance with life safety, AHJ, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and CMMS compliance.
• Manage capital projects, vendor bids, and contract performance.
• Provide 24-hour emergency response support as needed.
• Conduct facility audits and semi-annual building reviews.
• Train, coach, and mentor maintenance team members.
• Assist with budgeting, expense control, and insurance claims.
• Support new community openings and occupancy readiness standards.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC knowledge

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

MS Office & CMMS

Travel flexibility

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

As an Area Facilities Manager, you oversee maintenance operations for a home community and support 5–7 additional communities, ensuring safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments for residents and team members.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations at your home community
• Support Maintenance Coordinators across your regional cluster
• Ensure compliance with life safety, AHJ, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee preventive maintenance and TELS CMMS compliance
• Manage capital projects, vendor bids, and contract performance
• Provide 24-hour emergency response support as needed
• Conduct facility audits and semi-annual building reviews
• Train, coach, and mentor maintenance team members
• Assist with budgeting, expense control, and insurance claims
• Support new community openings and occupancy readiness standards

You play a critical leadership role in protecting assets, maintaining compliance, and delivering high-quality environments that enhance resident experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years facilities management experience
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
• Supervisory experience leading maintenance teams
• Ability to read blueprints and manage vendor contracts
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
• Flexibility to travel and work weekends as needed

Regional Facilities Manager – Maintain Safe and Beautiful CommunitiesFacilities Manager | Building Operations | Property Management

Pay Range:

78,208.00 - 107,952.00

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.