Construction & Facility Maintenance Manager

Southeastern Freight Lines; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a Construction & Facility Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, repairs, and renovations of terminals across the Company footprint. You will manage budgets, inspect assets, and coordinate with service center managers, contractors, and vendors to keep facilities safe and reliable.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and contracting skills, plus a track record in facility maintenance. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in building construction, facilities maintenance, or a related field.
• A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct regular maintenance inspections of service centers and document findings.
• Provide recommendations for improvements, necessary repairs, and prioritization of projects.
• Gather feedback and collaborate with Service Center Managers and Regional Vice Presidents to understand internal customer needs.
• Make independent decisions on minor maintenance projects and shared decisions on major construction bids and contractor selection.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage the annual maintenance budget; approve invoices for maintenance projects and vendor services.
• Prepare scope of work, solicit bids, obtain competitive prices, and oversee project execution to maintain facility standards.
• Develop project schedules, review plans and submittals, monitor progress, and ensure timely payment approvals.
• Receive and distribute final project closeout documentation and track costs for historical data.

Description du poste

As the Construction & Facility Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing maintenance, repairs, and renovations of terminals (i.e., service centers) across the Company’s footprint. Ensure all Company assets are safe, functional, and well maintained. Responsible for monitoring and inspecting assets, overseeing contractors and external vendors, and creating and managing construction budgets. The role is critical in protecting Company assets, prioritizing safety, creating a positive work environment for associates, as well as supporting long-term real estate strategies and capital planning. To excel in this role, you must demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a thorough knowledge of facility maintenance best practices and budget management.

Facility Inspections and Planning:

• Conduct regular maintenance inspections of service centers and documents findings on a Company provided inspection form or data management system.
• Provide recommendations for improvements, necessary repairs, and prioritization of projects.
• Gather feedback and collaborate with Service Center Managers and Regional Vice Presidents to understand internal customer needs.
• Responsible for making independent decisions on minor maintenance projects.
• Make shared decisions related to accepting major construction bids and contractor selection.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage the annual maintenance budget covering all service centers.
• Approve invoices related to maintenance projects, owner-furnished materials, and external vendor services.

Procurement and Contracting:

• Prepare scope of work specifications and solicits bids for major and minor facility projects.
• Obtain competitive bid prices from contractors, award contracts, and oversee project execution through completion to maintain facility standards.
• Coordinate the purchase, delivery, and installation of owner-furnished items such as dockboards, lighting, and signage to ensure best pricing and timely delivery.

Project Management and Construction Oversight:

• Manage all service center repair and renovation projects to ensure timely and on-budget completion.
• Develop project schedules for approved initiatives and review construction plans and specifications, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Perform regular job site visits to monitor progress, manage contractor performance, and ensure timely payment approvals.
• Complete final inspection of the work performed to ensure adherence to Company standards and overall workmanship.
• Receive and distribute final project closeout documentation, including as-built plans, lien releases, certificates of occupancy, maintenance manuals, and subcontractor lists.
• Track and report on construction and maintenance costs to maintain historical cost data on assigned projects.

Coordination and Communication:

• Serve as the primary liaison between local Operations and Fleet Maintenance teams, and other internal departments.
• Collaborate regularly with contractors, vendors, engineers, and government agencies as required.
• Support Operations in coordinating the opening of new facilities and managing lease or repair requirements.

For this role, 5 years of experience in building construction, facilities maintenance, or a related field is required. A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a Trade School Certificate/Diploma in a related field is preferred. Previous experience with installation and maintenance of concrete and asphalt paving, roofing, HVAC, and generators is also preferred.

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Working with southeastern Freight Lines is more than just a job — it becomes a part of who you are. Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, southeastern Freight Lines is a privately held, industry leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast. Our expertise of combining quality service and award-winning logistics has led to the growth of southeastern generating over 1.7 billion in annual revenue, with over 10 million shipments per year. This would not be possible without our esteemed team of over 8,800 professionals — the true backbone of our company. At southeastern, we are doing much more than providing shipping services. We are pioneering a new generation of logistics professionals, cherishing wisdom from the generation that brought us success, giving back to our communities, and living our culture. We prioritize serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing. southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.