Facilities Operations Lead: Safety, Maintenance & Projects

Southland Industries; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee planning, design, and real estate construction/remodeling activities across our locations. You will work with operations managers, property managers, and outsourced providers to maintain a safe, efficient environment.

The role entails supervising building maintenance, cleaning standards, contract review, vendor relations, and supporting regional growth projects. Strong budgeting, negotiation, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4–6 years' related experience.
• Understanding of budgeting and accounting.
• Time management skills and ability to multi-task between a variety of responsibilities.
• Procurement and negotiation skills.
• Confident decision making.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees building maintenance comprised of preventative and upgrade work required for upkeep and improvement of buildings and their components.
• Ensures cleaning is performed to required standards and practices. Maintains relationships and contracts with cleaning vendors.
• Reviews maintenance and service contracts, providing adjustments and recommendations for optimal life of equipment.
• Communicates with contractors and local service group members to constantly ensure a high level of service, including negotiation of any new agreements in conjunction with current contracts.
• Builds and maintains working relationship with vendors and suppliers.
• Supports new projects and growth planning for all buildings by region. Review annual routine maintenance and care of existing structures.
• Monitors installation of security system at all locations. Inspects and tests of security hardware and fire safety equipment.
• Develops documents and implement facility safety drills (i.e., fire, storm, emergency).
• Monitors all significant security matters and reports to management and owners, as needed.
• Perform any additional assignments as requested/needed.

Skills

Budgeting & accounting

Time management

Procurement & negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee planning, design, and real estate construction/remodeling activities across our locations. You will work with operations managers, property managers, and outsourced providers to maintain a safe, efficient environment.

The role entails supervising building maintenance, cleaning standards, contract review, vendor relations, and supporting regional growth projects. Strong budgeting, negotiation, and communication skills are essential.