Construction & Facility Maintenance Manager

Southeastern Freight Lines; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a Construction & Facility Maintenance Manager to oversee terminal maintenance, repairs, and renovations across the company’s footprint. The role focuses on safety, asset integrity, and budget control while managing contractors and internal teams.

You will lead planning and inspections, coordinate bids, and ensure timely project delivery. A strong background in construction management, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination is essential for success in

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in building construction, facilities maintenance, or related field.
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices and budgeting.
• Ability to manage internal/external stakeholders and contracts.

Responsabilités

• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and renovations of service centers; ensure safety and functionality.
• Monitor assets, oversee contractors and external vendors, and manage construction budgets.
• Prepare scope of work, solicit bids, and award contracts for facility projects.
• Coordinate owner-furnished items and ensure timely delivery at best pricing.
• Develop project schedules, review plans, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Conduct regular site visits; monitor progress and approve payments.
• Close out projects with as-built docs, lien releases, and occupancy certificates.
• Track costs and report on construction/maintenance expenditures.
• Serve as liaison between Operations, Fleet Maintenance, and other departments.
• Support opening of new facilities and lease/repair requirements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Contractor management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

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.