Facilities Manager III

Lhmauto; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier automotive retailer seeks a Facilities Manager III to drive maintenance and asset management strategies across multiple dealerships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with preventive maintenance programs and vendor management, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Paid holidays & paid time off

401k with company match

Stock Awards for eligible employees

Paid training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7+ years managing senior-level or multi-site oversight.
• Demonstrated experience leading preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to travel nationally (25–40%) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and execution of national preventive maintenance program.
• Ensures proactive upkeep of critical systems including HVAC, lifts, and lighting.
• Oversees compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field

Industry certifications: FMP, CFM, or PMP

Job description

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

About Asbury

Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our D RIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as o ne of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report.

The Facilities Manager III oversees facility maintenance and asset management strategy across national portfolio of automotive dealerships. This role is responsible for optimizing building systems, driving vendor performance, and implementing preventive maintenance programs that ensure operational uptime, regulatory compliance, and long-term cost efficiency. This individual brings deep facilities expertise, a process-driven mindset, and the ability to scale best practices across diverse geographies. This position plays a critical role in the strategic planning, budgeting, and execution of national maintenance programs and partners closely with corporate stakeholders and field teams to elevate facilities performance enterprise wide. The Facilities Manager III serves as the team leader for the Facilities Department, providing strategic and operational direction while guiding team members in the execution of departmental initiatives and ensuring all facilities are maintained to Asbury standards

Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Maintenance & Asset Management

• Leads the development and execution of a national preventive maintenance (PM) program covering all dealership facilities
• Ensures proactive upkeep of critical systems including HVAC, vehicle lifts, car wash systems, compressors, lighting, and energy infrastructure
• Oversees building and site maintenance, including, roofing systems, exterior façades and structural elements, paving and parking lot conditions, signage, canopies, and drainage
• Implements strategies to reduce emergency repairs through lifecycle planning, early detection, and vendor accountability
• Optimizes use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, asset tracking, and facility condition data
• Develops and maintains reporting dashboards to monitor PM compliance, vendor performance, and CapEx forecasting
• Builds and oversees a preferred vendor network by asset class (e.g., paving, roofing, landscaping, HVAC)
• Negotiates and enforces regional and national service contracts to ensure cost efficiency, safety compliance, and consistent service delivery
• Manages vendor KPIs and drive consolidation of fragmented contracts into scalable service models
• Facilities Governance & Store Support
• Establishes a standardized Facilities Handbook and SOP library to guide dealership teams on reporting protocols, repair thresholds, and escalation procedures
• Serves as a point of contact for day-to-day support, balancing local autonomy with enterprise-level consistency
• Ensures all facilities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including building codes, ADA, and environmental standards

Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Tracks and analyzes facility performance metrics (e.g., cost per rooftop, maintenance backlog, repair turnaround)
• Provides strategic reporting to senior leadership on asset risk, capital needs, and regional performance
• Conducts routine site audits and condition assessments, using findings to inform CapEx prioritization and budget planning

Other Responsibilities

• Supports cross-functional initiatives aligned with company goals and organizational mission
• Partners with the Senior Director of Construction & Facilities to support long-term capital planning and lifecycle management of facility systems, including the development of a 3–5 year rolling CapEx plan for system replacements and upgrades

Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Industry certifications: FMP, CFM, or PMP
• Minimum 5-7+ years of managing senior-level or multi-site oversight, experience managing large teams and vendors, ideally in automotive, retail, or logistics environments - Familiarity with OEM facility requirements a plus
• Demonstrated experience leading nationwide preventive maintenance programs and vendor management
• Strong understanding of building systems (HVAC, roofing, lifts, fire suppression, electrical, etc.)
• Experience implementing or managing a CMMS platform across multiple locations
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel nationally (25–40%) as needed

Pay and Recognition:

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Deferred Holiday Pay Match
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team member’s eligible)

Insurance / Retirement:

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Health savings
• Flex spending accounts (tax free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:

• Student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

INDMANAGER

Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.