Facilities Manager (Northeast)

Panda Restaurant Group; United States; On-site; USD 112,500 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center

Discounts at Panda restaurants

Paid time off starting at 15 days

Continuous education assistance

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Facilities Manager responsible for managing maintenance and repair across 60-100 stores in the northeast. You will train store managers on facility maintenance, negotiate vendor contracts, and ensure compliance with company standards. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and five years in facilities maintenance are preferred. This role involves 40-50% travel and offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including a 401K and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of facilities maintenance-related experience.
• One to two years of facilities maintenance management experience.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card is required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage repair and maintenance for 60-100 stores.
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts with vendors.
• Utilize repair and preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Vendor management

Training

Preventive maintenance

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred, Associates degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Service Channel tools

Job description

Overview

Summary of Job Description
The Facilities Manager (FM) is responsible for planning and managing the repair and maintenance for up to 60-100 stores in one (occasionally two) Region(s) and provides training to store managers on facility maintenance and repairs. This position searches, evaluates, and negotiates and contracts with regional vendors to provide preventative maintenance and needed repair services to assigned stores. The Facilities Manager manages vendors’ performance to ensure work meets quality requirements and is provided in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the repair and maintenance for up to 60-100 stores in one (occasionally two) Regions within metrics, ensuring all stores meet Panda facility standards.
• Search, evaluate, qualify, and negotiate contracts with local and regional vendors to provide preventative maintenance and repair services to assigned stores.
• Utilize and implement repair and preventive maintenance programs that enable store managers to handle routine or urgent situations. Train store managers on R&M (repair and maintenance) programs and on working effectively with vendors to control quality work and cost.
• Develop repair preventive maintenance programs that enable store managers to handle routine or urgent situations. Train store managers on the preventive maintenance programs and how to work with vendors.
• Support Risk Management’s program by responding to emergencies, inspecting issues at hand, and helping create resolution.
• Use the Service Channel tools, reports, and FM metric to manage vendors’ performance to control maintenance and repair costs.

Must Reside Around One Of The Following Areas

• New York
• New Jersey
• Massachusetts
• Pennsylvania

Work Environment

• 40-50%+ Travel, with some overnight travel. Applicants must be able to meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations.

How We Reward You

• Hybrid remote schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your Background & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates degree or equivalent years of work experience required
• Minimum five years of facilities maintenance-related experience and one to two years of facilities maintenance management experience, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment
• Working toward CRFP certification or equivalent
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• Active driver’s license
• Ability to drive in locations that requires ground transportation during the course of work

Pay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
• Remote in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, or Pennsylvania