Facilities & Energy Strategy Leader

Safelite; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical coverage

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Safelite is seeking a strategic Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance program for all locations nationwide, ensuring service consistency and safety. You will partner with Real Estate, Construction, and Workplace teams to implement energy optimization and cost controls while overseeing corporate office facilities and workplace experiences.

This role requires a BS degree with 10+ years of leadership in facilities/operations, strong vendor management, and expertise in building systems, energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities, maintenance, or operations.
• Experience managing multi-location facility operations and utility/energy programs.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and regulations.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control.
• Experience in energy management, sustainability, or utility procurement.
• Familiarity with regulated and deregulated energy markets.
• Experience with energy analytics tools, CMMS platforms, or building systems technology.
• Relevant certifications (CFM, FMP, CEM, or similar).
• Strategic leadership across operations and sustainability
• Financial and analytical acumen
• Operational excellence, efficiency and process improvement
• Vendor and contract management
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Employee and workplace experience focus
• Change management

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance professionals, facility managers, and café staff.
• Provide indirect oversight and partnership with energy management resources or external providers.
• Establish KPIs, performance expectations, and accountability measures.
• Foster a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets across maintenance, energy, and headquarters teams.
• Drive cost optimization across both maintenance operations and utility consumption.
• Identify and execute efficiency opportunities without compromising service quality.
• Analyze trends in maintenance and energy data to inform strategic decision-making.
• Partner with field and health and safety teams to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Support environmental sustainability goals and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Risk teams to coordinate and maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Vendor management

Budgeting & cost control

Energy management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFM, FMP, CEM certifications

Tools

CMMS platforms

Energy analytics tools

Job description

Safelite is seeking a strategic Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance program for all locations nationwide, ensuring service consistency and safety. You will partner with Real Estate, Construction, and Workplace teams to implement energy optimization and cost controls while overseeing corporate office facilities and workplace experiences.

This role requires a BS degree with 10+ years of leadership in facilities/operations, strong vendor management, and expertise in building systems, energy